Brazilian exports surpassed imports in the first six business days of the month, according to the Ministry of Development. Year-to-date, surplus stands at USD 10 billion.
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Global exports and imports should increase 2.8% in 2016, the same level registered in 2015. It will mark the fifth consecutive year of a growth below 3%.
Through assistance program, the Fund’s technicians will help local authorities in the process of adopting reforms that result in continuous growth. The government is making an effort to revive the economy.
Funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East will be available this week and will benefit 720 families.
Year-to-date, external sales also registered higher volumes, according to data from Q1 released by the manufacturers’ association.
Secretariat of Ports has approved investments of this order in the last five months. Estimation is for the sector to receive USD 13.93 billion until 2042, with the most part coming from the private sector.
In February, the country received 46% less tourists than in the same period of last year. Attack against Russian aircraft affected the sector’s performance.
With almost 23,000 tons imported, the country held first place in March. Saudi Arabia, which recently resumed purchases from Brazil, already reached the 7th position.
The documentary festival É Tudo Verdade (It’s All True) takes place from April 7 to 17 in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Political issues in Syria, Palestine, Western Sahara and Egypt are the topics of four films.
Data released by the sector’s industry association shows Brazil shipped 403,400 tons of poultry in March. Revenues and sales of Q1 also increased.
Brazilian exports exceeded imports in USD 4.435 billion, the highest number for the month of March since the beginning of the historical series in 1989.
