highways

In Florianópolis, Brazil’s largest highway project began in 2010 and is now scheduled for completion 13 years later

Brazil's largest ongoing road infrastructure project is located in the prosperous and economically booming state of Santa Catarina..

March 3, 2022

IFC earmarks record US$2.8 billion investment to Brazil in 2021 fiscal year

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's private investment arm, has allocated a record US$2.8 billion to support projects...

August 19, 2021

Brazil’s Government Gives in to Truckers Demands to End Strike

By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After eight days of chaos on Brazilian highways, closed...

May 28, 2018

Brazil Authorizes Armed Forces to Clear Trucker Strike

After officials announced a deal on Thursday night with the striking truck drivers, Friday remained tense as the country's roadways...

May 26, 2018

Brazilians Brace for Shortages as Truck Driver Protests Continue

Petrobras announced the reduction of ten percent in price of diesel oil but protesters say that is not enough and...

May 24, 2018

Brazil Seeks R$15 Billion With Concessions Extensions

In the rail segment the government estimates the extra investments are also expected to generate more than 40 thousand new...

November 28, 2016

Infrastructure Projects Stimulated with PIL in Brazil

Government aims to boost its Logistics Investment Program in railroads, airports, ports and highways.

March 8, 2016

Only 65 Percent of Infrastructure Investments Executed in Brazil

Data collected by the IPEA Institute (Institute for Applied Economics Research) shows that only 65 percent of all transportation infrastructure...

July 20, 2015

Brazil Announces R$198 Billion Plan in Infrastructure

The infrastructure program marks a ‘turning point’ for the recovery of the country’s economy, says the government.

June 10, 2015