This is the year-to-date figure through July. Last month, exports were down and imports were up, countering the surplus recorded in June.
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The volume of petroleum extracted in Brazil by Petrobras and its partner companies averaged at 2.43 million barrels per day in June, up from May.
The International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director said the country achieved positive results in its efforts to balance its economy, but needs greater investment in infrastructure and support to the population.
President Dilma Rousseff announces funds to be invested in projects for transportation, housing and restoration of water sources in the capital of the state of São Paulo.
The Brazilian Ministry of National Integration provided funds to water supply and irrigation works, among others. The sum invested was two times the amount for the same period of 2012.
According to the IMF, non-oil activities should be up 4.3% this year as a result of the rebound of the construction industry and the steady growth of tourism-oriented sectors.
The federal, state and municipal governments, as well as state-owned companies, posted a positive balance in June, according to the Central Bank. In the same month last year, the result was lower, US$ 1.2 billion.
The investment took place in the first half of this year, according to Dubai’s Land Department. Of this total, US$ 8.70 billion came from foreigners.
The São Paulo-based religious organization plans on distributing clothes and blankets to needy persons in the city.
The Human Development Index of Brazilian municipalities went from 0.493 in 1991 to 0.727 in 2010, from low to high. Increased longevity was the main reason.
In the first half of 2013, traffic amounted to 32.6 million people, the highest ever at the facility. Passenger traffic decreased in June in South America.
After ten drops running, the estimate for growth of the economy of Brazil has remained stable, at 2.28%. The percentage is by financial institutions approached by the Central Bank.
Two vehicles developed for the climate conditions in the country will be tested. They will be used by oil companies for employee transport. The company sees demand of up to 100 units.
According to the country’s Central Statistical Bureau, 21% of expenses concern leisure and entertainment. Expatriates living in the country spend less than half the amount.
