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Venezuelan migrants could boost host countries' growth
Various recent studies point to the potential economic benefits arising from the arrival of large numbers of Venezuelans
Latin AmericaBrazil social media legal vacuum poses controversies
The recent clashes between X owner Elon Musk and a Supreme Court justice highlight the lack of social media regulations
BrazilBrazil renewables will gain priority amid challenges
Brazil is seeking to boost investment in renewables but also continues to emphasise hydrocarbons development
BrazilBrazil's Central Bank will expand Pix payments system
The Central Bank's instant payments system, launched in 2020, now has over 160 million registered users
BrazilAmazon rainforest faces existential climate risk
Droughts are becoming increasingly severe and common, and could push the Amazon to breaking point
Latin AmericaBrazil labour market improves but doubts will persist
Unemployment fell to an nine-year low at the end of 2023, but informality remains high and growth is cooling
BrazilBrazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year
The loan growth rate fell into single-digit territory last year after increasing by nearly 15% in 2022
BrazilNew Brazil industrial plan will face uncertainties
The government last month unveiled ‘New Industry Brazil’, a plan intended to restore industrial competitiveness
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