Today we’re going to take a look at the big headlines this week coming out of Brazil.

Alligator kills 11-year-old girl in Brazil, MSNBC

Sugar output in Brazil’s Center-South may be 35 million tons, Business Week

Brazil’s Lula sends anti-fraud bill to Congress, Reuters

Brazil’s middle class grows to nearly 50 percent of the population, Latin American Herald Tribune

Robinho scores winner on Santos return, CNN

Preteen as Carnival queen stirs Rio controversy, Washington Post