Brazil tops the Global Innovation Index in Latin America, says the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and Sebrae. On the world stage, Brazil holds the 49th spot. Compared to last year, it climbed five ranks. Yet, the CNI feels Brazil still lags behind its potential as the world’s 10th-largest economy. Its highest rank was 47th […]
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