Brazil faces a severe infrastructure crisis, with investment levels at their lowest since 2013. Economist Claudio Frischtak from Inter.B consultancy emphasizes the urgent need to increase infrastructure spending to 4–4.5% of GDP annually. Currently, investments are below 2%, leading to rapid deterioration of existing assets. Doubling investment over the next two decades could enhance public […]
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