In a surprising announcement at a Rio de Janeiro conference, the Brazilian government conceded that the second quarter’s GDP might see a dip. This comes after catastrophic floods hit Rio Grande do Sul, an economic powerhouse in the south. Planning Minister Simone Tebet shared the news, highlighting the floods’ severe toll on the region. Moreover, […]
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