Brazil’s Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) has provided a revealing update with revised population projections and economic growth forecasts. These projections suggest that Brazil’s per capita GDP is poised to exceed its 2013 levels by the end of this year, a benchmark not seen since before the country’s 2015-2016 recession. This optimistic outlook contrasts […]
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