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Brazil has what China wants…

A money manager in Brazil once said to me, “Brazil has what China wants and is willing to sell it.” How much does this summarize the growth of the commodity sector in Brazil? Condemned to prosperity Nov 12th 2009 From The Economist print edition Brazil has learned to love its commodity sector NOT many countriesContinue reading “Brazil has what China wants…”

Brazil on the world stage

Below is a pro/ con debate about the role of president Lula in the Iran affair. source: http://www.americasquarterly.org/node/1484 …about Brazil’s president going to Iran (following Iran’s president traveling to Brazil in November). My opinion is that this increased diplomatic role is a natural result of the increasing economic position of Brazil. I think that thisContinue reading “Brazil on the world stage”

Brazil as mediator: Everyone wants to go to Rio

This is from a organization, the National Intelligence Council, tasked with official future scenario creation for US intelligence agencies. One of the scenarios has Brazil playing a role as a mediator between the so-called BRIC countries.

BRIC Bust Up Scenario from National Intelligence Council 2025 Review
Global Scenario III: BRICs’ Bust-Up
In this fictionalized scenario, Chinese fears of
disruption of China’s energy supplies spark a
clash with India. With increasing resource
constraints likely out to 2025

Generalizations about Brazilian attitudes towards money

Since reading this piece, I have wondered whether these generalizations about the Brazilian attitude towards money are true? Brazil’s oil policy Preparing to spend a “millionaire ticket” from offshore Sep 3rd 2009 | SÃO PAULO From The Economist print edition The government has unveiled plans to give the state the lion’s share of the moneyContinue reading “Generalizations about Brazilian attitudes towards money”

EXIM Brazil is created to support the export sector

Brazilian Federal Government announced the creation of Export Credit Agency of Brazil SA – EXIM Brazil, an export credit agency which will centralize and expand the government’s efforts in supporting the export sector. The goal is to harden Brazilian exports, expanding opportunities for international market access for goods and services of high added value, manufacturedContinue reading “EXIM Brazil is created to support the export sector”