In 2023, the International Monetary Fund IMF ranks Brazil as the ninth-largest global economy, with a GDP of $2.13 trillion. This achievement positions Brazil slightly ahead of Canada, with its $2.12 trillion GDP, and just behind Italy, which boasts a $2.19 trillion GDP. With this status, the country ranks as the second-largest economic power in […]
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