The Trade Facilitation Agreement will enter into force when two thirds of the World Trade Organization member countries have formally accepted it. Over 80% of those two thirds have been reached.

Collection of taxes and contributions reached BRL 617 billion in the first half of this year and BRL 98 billion in June, the worst result for the month since 2010.

Animated films will be an addition in the 11th Arab World Film Festival, set to run until August 28 in São Paulo. The event will feature 30 motion pictures and discussions with Arab and Brazilian filmmakers.