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Brazilians Mourn Loss of Most Important Museum


Brazilians Mourn Loss of Most Important Museum
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Brazilians are mourning the destruction of Rio de Janeiro's National Museum in an overnight fire. Much of the collection of historic, scientific and cultural artifacts, among the largest in Brazil, is believed to have been destroyed. It was not immediately clear what started the fire late Sunday, but many are blaming the government for years of financial neglect. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

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