The federal government is set to unveil the third edition of the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) on the upcoming Friday. The refreshed PAC is projected to channel federal public investments of R$240 (US$38) billion over the next four years toward transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, digital inclusion, inclusive social infrastructure, and universal water access. Sectors like […]
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