Country received US$ 66.7 billion in foreign direct investment in 2011. The crisis in Europe should maintain the level high, but competition with other emerging nations may take funds to other places.

América Latina Logística should invest US$ 464 million this year, according to a press statement disclosed by the company. Part of the funds should conclude Alto Araguaia-Rondonópolis railroad.

The surplus obtained in the second week of the month reached US$ 1.155 billion. Between February 6th and 12th, the country exported US$ 5.087 billion, with greater sales in all product categories.