Destinations around the world saw 561 million international tourists in the first half of the year, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Márcio Félix, a secretary to the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and energy, spoke for the admission of partners to explore areas under concession since 2010 to the state-run oil company Petrobras.

From January to August, there was a deficit of BRL 71.4 billion (USD 21.90), according to data from the National Treasure. The year’s target is a deficit of BRL 170.5 billion (USD 52.31 billion).