In July, Brazil, Latin America’s leading economy, reported a foreign direct investment (FDI) intake of US$4.244 billion, marking a hefty decline of 41% compared to the same month in 2022, as stated by the Central Bank. Following a significant decline in direct foreign investments in Brazil in June, reaching the lowest level since December 2021, […]
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