IBOV 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% USD/BRL5.07▼ 0.54% USD/MXN18.48▲ 0.36% USD/CLP984.38▲ 0.32% USD/COP3,171▼ 0.77% USD/PEN3.43▼ 0.11% USD/ARS1,518▲ 0.30% USD/UYU40.13▲ 3.08% USD/PYG5,686▲ 3.07% USD/BOB11.61▲ 2.27% USD/DOP61.26▲ 0.43% USD/CRC448.47▲ 1.59% USD/GTQ7.65▲ 3.30% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.34% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.76% USD/VES877.92▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.13% EUR/BRL5.71▲ 1.16% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Milei Prioritizes Meeting with Santa Catarina’s Governor Over Lula

By · July 6, 2024 · 2 min read
Milei Prioritizes Meeting with Santa Catarina’s Governor Over Lula

Argentina’s spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, announced that President Javier Milei prioritizes meetings with Santa Catarina’s Governor Jorginho Melo and local business leaders.

They consider these meetings more important than a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, has a diverse political landscape characterized by a mix of center-right and right-wing political forces.

The state is known for its significant economic contributions, driven by industries such as agribusiness, textiles, ceramics, machinery, and equipment manufacturing.

Santa Catarina also plays a crucial role in Brazil’s tech and startup scene, attracting talent nationwide and beyond.

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Santa Catarina: The Gem of Brazil’s Southern Coast

The state’s strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a vital destination for Argentine tourists.

Santa Catarina’s capital, Florianópolis, and coastal cities like Bombinhas and Balneário Camboriú are popular among tourists for their beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Milei Prioritizes Meeting with Santa Catarina’s Governor Over Lula

A supportive business environment, innovative educational institutions, and a strong network of tech companies drive the state’s continued success.

https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazils-santa-catarinas-rise-in-tech-and-innovation/

The state’s tech scene is now on par with São Paulo, showcasing significant advancements in various tech sectors.

Milei’s Brazil visit includes attending the CPAC in Balneário Camboriú, featuring speeches from right-wing figures like former President Jair Bolsonaro.

This event aligns with Milei’s political ideology and offers an opportunity to engage with like-minded leaders and supporters.

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