Brazil - Very Useful Sites

BRAZIL - VERY USEFUL SITES

GENERAL INFORMATION

The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/br.html (unable to create link in https)
Geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues.

Background Note: Brazil
Published by the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. Updated February 2010.

GOVERNMENT SITES

Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) Some pages available only in Portuguese
Economic and demographic statistics.

Central Bank of Brazil
Economy and Finance, Exchange and Foreign Capital, Brazilian Financial and Payment Systems, Banknotes and Coins,
Legislation and Norms, and other financial information.

Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) Some pages available only in Portuguese
Ipeadata is a database on the Brazilian economy covering balance of payments; consumption and sales; employment;
exchange rates; foreign trade; interest rates; money and credit; population; prices; and more.

Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade Available only in Portuguese
Foreign trade indicators and statistics, legislation, and more.

INDUSTRIAL FEDERATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Brazil Foreign Trade Association (AEB) Available only in Portuguese
Private non-profit organization comprised of exporters and importers of goods and services, as well as companies related to
foreign trade activities. Available on the site: import and export statistics for 1980-2006; list of top 20 exporters and importers for
2005 and 2006; and evolution of trade between Brazil and other Mercosul members for 1970-2006.

Brazil National Confederation of Industry (CNI)
Consult list of Federations of Industry by State Available only in Portuguese

Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Services (SEBRAE)
For those who seek exotic craft work or small-industries production.
Only Home Page available in English

National Federation of Customs Brokers Available only in Portuguese
Represents the economic interests of its members. Provides contact information for all Trade Unions of Customs Brokers by
state; current changes in Brazil's customs regulations; and legal commentaries regarding issues relating to customs.

The Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP) Available only in Portuguese

NEWS

Brazil Newspapers and News Media Guide Available only in Portuguese

Radiobras Available only in Portuguese
Brazil's public communication network.

TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION

APEX Brasil – Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
Export promotion, investment promotion, trade intelligence.

Brazil Trade Net
Business opportunities, economic indicators, trade fairs, investment in Brazil, contacts.

Brazilian Association of Franchising (ABF) Available only in Portuguese
Choose from more than 30 Brazilian franchises operating internationally with great success.
Fact sheet about ABF available in English

Brazilian Exporters Directory

Legal Guide for the Foreign Investor in Brazil 2007 Edition
Prepared by the Study Center of the Association of Attorneys (CESA), Ministry of External Relations, Brasilia, Brazil.

TRADE PORTALS - B2B TRADE

B2B Brazil Trade & Business
Brazilian portal for trade, commodities, financial services and information about major companies administered by Top do Brasil
in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil-China Council for Business Enterprises Available in English, Chinese and Portuguese
Non- profit entity founded in 2004 during the visit of the President of Brazil to China by 45 Brazilian and Chinese companies and
organizations.

Brazil Trade Net Showroom Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Brazil Trade Net is the trade portal of the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations created to stimulate Brazilian exportation and to
attract direct foreign investment. The BTN Showroom provides photos, descriptions, and conditions of sale for products and
services of Brazilian companies registered on the portal.

US-BRAZIL TRADE PROMOTION

Brazilian Trade Promotion Offices in the U.S.
US importers, US exporters, investing in Brazil, Brazilian government, economy, US government, other useful information.

US Commercial Service in Brazil
Customized research, find Brazilian partners, trade events, business counseling and advocacy, online company promotion.

OTHER

Political Risk Insurance Center (PRI-Center) - A World Bank Group
Free access to online political risk management and insurance resources for Brazil and other countries worldwide.

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