In 2013, government-owned companies invested US$ 47 bn, the highest sum since records started being kept, in 2000. The 16 companies comprising Grupo Petrobras disbursed a combined US$ 41.1 bn.

Exports by Andacco, from the state of Minas Gerais, to Middle East countries have already increased by 20% this year via deals closed at industry fairs. The company supplies four markets in the region.

Exports by Andacco, from the state of Minas Gerais, to Middle East countries have already increased by 20% this year via deals closed at industry fairs. The company supplies four markets in the region.