Brazil’s GDP rose by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2023, beating forecasts, and reached R$2.65 trillion (US$546 billion). This data comes from Brazil’s official statistics agency, IBGE. The economy grew 3.4% compared to last year, showing signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2023, Brazil’s economy grew by 3.7%. The IBGE reports […]
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