Yesterday, Brazil’s government initiated efforts to increase its agricultural exports to Africa and India amid stalled trade discussions with the European Union. Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agriculture, highlighted this strategic pivot. Fávaro revealed plans for a large business mission to India, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This mission, involving over 300 […]
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