Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, announced the economy is expected to grow by 3% this year, surpassing earlier forecasts of 1.5%. The Brazilian Franchise Association (ABF) organized an event in São Paulo where this update was shared. Haddad emphasized that Brazil’s superior capabilities make settling for average global growth, which he equates to stagnation, unacceptable. […]
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