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Economy Jul, 18, 2024 0

Food industry to invest R$120bn by 2026

Representatives of the food industry confirmed on Monday (July 15) to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that R$120 billion will be invested in the country by 2026. Around R$75…
Grains Jul, 17, 2024 0

How the U.S. election could push down soybean and corn prices

The potential return of Republican Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency could further push down international soybean and corn prices, which are already at their four-year lowest. Analysts suggest that…
Economy Jul, 16, 2024 0

Brazil trade balance surplus reach USD 1.4 billion in July second week

The Brazilian trade balance recorded a surplus of $1.428 billion in the second week of July this year, according to data released on Monday (July 15) by the Foreign Trade…
Economy Jul, 15, 2024 0

Historic export levels achieved in first half of year

The first half of the year witnessed a stark devaluation of the domestic currency, with the dollar appreciating more than 15% against the real. Despite this, the commercial exchange flow…
Coffee Jul, 15, 2024 0

Brazil breaks exports record to US in 1H24

Coffee was one of the ten exports to the United States (US) in the first half of this year, up 44.6% from the same period in 2023. Coffee beans are…
Economy Jul, 15, 2024 0

Brazilian economy grows 0.25% in May 2024

The Brazilian economy grew by 0.25% in May, according to data from the Central Bank Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br) released on Monday (15th). The IBC-Br is a key indicator of…
Economy Jul, 12, 2024 0

Paraguay achieves highest export value in five years

Paraguay exported $8.57 billion in goods in the first half of the year, the highest export value recorded in similar periods over the last five years. Paraguayan products reached 136…
Economy Jul, 11, 2024 0

Ecuador to purchase oils and fats for animal feed production from Brazil

The Brazilian government has welcomed the announcement from Ecuador’s health authority permitting Brazil to export poultry and ruminant oils and fats for use in animal feed. In the first five…
Other Cargo Jul, 11, 2024 0

Minister inks agreement with Bolivia to increase fertilizer supply to Brazilian agriculture

On Tuesday (July 9), Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, signed an agreement with Bolivia to increase the country’s fertilizer supply. This initiative aims to enhance the productivity…
Economy Jul, 10, 2024 0

Brazil-Palestine trade agreement to enter into force

Brazil deposited its instrument of ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and Palestine, causing the treaty to come into force between Brazil and Palestine in thirty days. The…