(Opinion) Brazil’s retirement system teeters on the brink as the 2022 census exposes a swiftly aging population, signaling potential strain on the country’s social security infrastructure. Younger Brazilians are the financial backbone for current retirees. But as the population ages, the number of contributors dwindles. Private investments emerge as a beacon of hope. João Morais […]
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