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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said during her visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Feb. 1 that her country will withdraw 300 peacekeepers from Haiti – bringing the total to 1,900 troops. The move was made in accordance with the United Nations’ withdrawal plan. (Swoan Parker/Reuters)

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said during her visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Feb. 1 that her country will withdraw 300 peacekeepers from Haiti – bringing the total to 1,900 troops. The move was made in accordance with the United Nations’ withdrawal plan. (Swoan Parker/Reuters)

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