From the Newsroom*
São Paulo – Since the beginning of 2003, some US$ 43.3 billion in public and private investments have been set for the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais up to the year of 2010, according to announcement made by the local government. This should ensure 700,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Minas Gerais increased by 4.7% in 2005. The information is from the state government of Minas Gerais.
*Translated by Silvia Lindsey
