Brazil’s economy saw 1.4% growth in the first quarter of the year compared to the last quarter of 2024, fueled by agriculture, which was up 12.2%.
From January to April of this year, USD 54.6 million worth of fertilizers got shipped from the North African country to Brazil, a 44.2% increase from a year ago.
The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, starts next Wednesday (4) for millions of followers of Islam.
The country will acquire between 100,000 tons and 120,000 tons of the grain in order to ensure its supply.
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund met with local authorities and highlighted the need for economic reforms so that the country can achieve greater growth.