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Brazil

Brazil · BRA · South America

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Brazil is the largest country in South America, a federal presidential republic with a vast and diverse economy. It is a major global producer of agricultural commodities and minerals, and has significant industrial and service sectors. The country plays an influential role in regional and global affairs, but faces challenges related to inequality and environmental protection.

Leadership

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

President

GOVERNMENT: Federal Presidential Republic

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Geraldo Alckmin

Mauro Vieira

Economy

GDP

$2.5T

GDP per Capita

$12.0K

GDP Growth

+2.8%

Inflation

4.0%

Unemployment

8.0%

Agriculture (Soybeans, Coffee, Sugarcane)Mining (Iron Ore, Petroleum)ManufacturingServices

Trade

Key Exports

SoybeansIron OreCrude OilBeefCoffee

Key Imports

Machinery and EquipmentChemicalsPetroleum ProductsVehiclesElectronic Equipment

Top Partners

ChinaUnited StatesArgentinaNetherlandsGermany

Headlines (8)

The New Indian ExpressAug 9

'Will pure petrol come from your father’s house?': BJP MP courts controversy over ethanol blending

The NationalAug 9

Morocco and Algeria qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Crypto Breaking NewsAug 9

Brazil’s new crypto rules impose up to 24-hour transfer holds for fraud checks

The NationalAug 9

Andrey Santos proud to follow 'legend' Casemiro at Manchester United

EUROPE SAYSAug 9

Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘triumph’

Al JazeeraAug 9

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup

Crypto NewsAug 9

Brazil sets 24-hour hold on $10,000 crypto transfers