Brazil investigates Google over antitrust charges

By Brad Haynes SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil is investigating Google Inc for anticompetitive practices alleged by Microsoft Corp and Brazilian rivals, adding to government pressure in one of Google's fastest-growing major markets. Brazilian antitrust watchdog Cade said on Friday it is looking into accusations that Google has unfairly used rivals' content, discouraged their advertisers and favored its own product listings in search results. A Google spokeswoman in Sao Paulo said in an email that the company would cooperate with Brazilian regulators. ...

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