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INTRODUCTION The Federative Republic of Brazil is

the largest economy in Latin Amer-
ica and one of the world’s largest
engines of economic growth. While
any mention of Brazil often conjures images of
soccer, samba and stunning tropical landscapes
in the minds of foreign investors, there is a reason
VER omy on the planet by 2050. It’s because Brazil is
Brazil is forecast to become the fifth-largest econ-
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a highly diversified economy and one of the larg-
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est consumer markets in the world, with a highly
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productive agriculture sector, a broad and sophis-
2 D I B R A Z ticated industrial base, one of the most solid and
prudently regulated financial sectors in the G20,
the largest stock market in Latin America and has
abundant natural resources, including energy.
What makes Brazil a great place in which
to do business is the sheer potential of internal
growth in all sectors. As an emerging economy,
Brazil faces structural challenges that are busi-
ness opportunities in themselves.
The Brazilian government’s top priority is to
ensure sustainable economic development and
prosperity for all. Foreign investment in Brazil
plays a crucial role in helping to achieve this objec-
tive, which is why Brazil is open for international
business and among the most sought-after mar-
kets by foreign investors.
This section provides a snapshot of Brazil,
including a profile of the country, its economy,
history, institutions, openness to foreign in-
vestment, the financial system, infrastructure
and participation in international trade.

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