Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, speaking at the Enaex event, asserted that a dollar rate of around R$ 5.10 could give Brazil a competitive advantage. Yesterday, the dollar closed at R$ 5.17. He stressed the importance of boosting productivity and competitiveness. In his view, exchange rates between R$ 5 and R$ 5.10 are ideal. Additionally, he […]
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