(Opinion] Brazil’s government is implementing 17 key initiatives over two years to reduce the so-called and somewhat infamous ‘Brazil Cost.’ The ‘Brazil Cost’ refers to the heavy expenses of doing business in Brazil. Currently, these expenses exceed those in wealthier countries by R$ 1.7 trillion ($341 billion) annually. This amount represents one-fifth of Brazil’s total […]
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