Brookfield in $1.7 bln deal to buy Brazil firm

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+0.27% said Monday it formed a joint venture with Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. to buy for $1.7 billion a 60% interest in Obrascon Huarte Lain Brasil S.A., or OHL Brasil, one of the largest owners ...

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