Outgoing Brazilian president leaves mixed legacy
Sunday, December 29, 2002
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- When outgoing President Fernando Henrique Cardoso steps down next week, he leaves a mixed legacy as a leader who tamed superinflation and raised health standards, but struggled unsuccessfully to improve the economy.
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