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WHAT'S NEXT?: A recession in Brazil is expected to bottom out with growth turning positive starting in 2017. Its economy is expected to require a long period of fiscal and monetary adjustment after the political turmoil and public discontent of the last two years.

• [New] Brazil is the only G20 country currently on track to meet the COP 28 goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Rio Times
• [New] ETRI plans to continue strengthening technology development, international cooperation, and local demonstrations in Brazil to expand the global competitiveness of the broadcasting media industry. EurekAlert!
• [New] According to the latest World Economic Outlook, released Tuesday, Brazil's gross domestic product is projected to grow 1.9% in 2026 - an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the January forecast. valorinternational
• [New] The International Monetary Fund has revised upward its forecast for Brazil's economic growth this year, as the war in the Middle East is expected to have a slightly positive net effect. valorinternational

Last updated: 28 April 2026