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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time - U.S. and Canada) In 2023, Brazil experienced a year of growth and prosperity. The economy grew by 2.9% YoY, surpassing initial forecasts of sub 1%. The country also achieved a record trade surplus of $100 billion and saw a significant drop in unemployment to 8%, nearing full employment. Labor productivity also increased. Inflation dropped to 4.6% YoY, finally within the ceiling of the target band. The policy rate was brought down gradually by 200bp to help loosen financial conditions. Despite initial stumbles, economic policy delivered: a new regime for consumption taxes (in the works for the last twenty years); a workable, if sub-optimal, new rule for public expenditure; a reinforced, autonomous, and independent Central Bank; and expanded access to the social safety net. However, the legacy for 2024 is not entirely positive. Fiscal policy was tremendously expansionary leading to a (primary) deficit of more than 2% of GDP, which is clearly unsustainable. Growth and productivity came from narrow sectors, mainly agribusiness, where, given recent reversals in climate and external demand conditions, some retracement seems in order. Investment was low, too low to contribute to an expansion in the capital stock after depreciation. On the political front, the regime of “coalition presidentialism” revealed an even more assertive and demanding Congress, which compounds fiscal risks – especially in a year of mid-term elections. The challenge is to favor pragmatism, boost investor confidence, and advance on reforms amid heightened political tensions and demands, diminishing growth, and much more constrained fiscal space. Join us for the “Brazil: Economic and Political Outlook” to hear a stellar group of analysts discuss these and related topics influencing the expectations and prospects for Brazil in the months ahead. Agenda 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Panel Discussion and Q&A   Moderators: Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Partner, VERBANK Consulting LLC | Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Brazil Drausio Giacomeli, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities Speakers: Thiago de Aragão, Director of Institutional Strategy and Intelligence, Arko Advice Felipe Pianetti, Director, Portfolio Manager / Analyst, Lazard Asset Management Lisa Schineller, Managing Director, Sovereign Ratings Department, Standard & Poor’s Roberto Secemski, Chief Brazil Economist, Barclays     Click Here to Register Registration Information: In-Person Only Members: $50 Non-Members: $100 Location: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 425 Lexington Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10017 Event organized by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP   Join the Chamber   Upcoming Events Please forward this notice to your colleagues and business associates. Disregard this message if you have already registered. The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce is committed to a sustainable future and improving the social, economic, and environmental well-being of our communities. Should you no longer be able to attend an event for which you are registered, we kindly ask that you let us know by responding to this message. Your support is essential in helping us prevent waste and reducing our carbon footprint. Cancellation Policy Cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the event are eligible for 100% in-house credit, to be applied to future events. Registrations on record or submitted within 48 hours of the event are considered final. Should a registrant no longer be able to attend, we are happy to honor substitutions.   Please note this event will be recorded. In entering the event space, you consent to the video recording and its release.   Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. | 485 Madison Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10022 | (212) 751-4691

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Tribute to Dario Vasconcellos Campos (September 24, 1930 - February 6, 2024) On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, we regretfully inform you of the passing, on February 6, 2024 at the age of 93, of Dario Campos, former Vice Consul of Brazil in New York and longtime Chamber member and supporter.  Dr. Campos’ longstanding support of Chamber activities and enthusiastic participation in our programs, well into his 90s, denote his high level of dedication and commitment to the Chamber.   After serving as Vice Consul of Brazil in New York, Dr. Campos was appointed Senior Economic Advisor by the Consulate General of Brazil in New York, during which time he worked in liaison with foremost economic policy institutions in the United States.  Following, he served as a consular official and Director of the Cultural Council of the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts.   Dr. Campos’ previous positions include Cultural Attaché to the Brazilian Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia and Delegate Ad Hoc of Brazil to the 7th World Congress of Public Relations in Boston, MA.  Fluent in many languages, Dr. Campos was appointed Examiner of Arabic, German, and Russian during the selection of foreign service officers at Instituto Rio Branco in Brazil.  He also served as Professor & Consultant of Tourism Administration at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and Universidade de Brasília.   Dr. Campos graduated in Decision Science from Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania, in Hotel Management from Cornell University, and in Human Relations & Public Speaking from Dale Carnegie Institute of New York.  He held a Ph.D. in Economics, a Ph.D. in Philosophy & Social Sciences, and four master’s degrees: MBA / MPS in Tourism, MA in Economics, and MA in Philosophy & Social Sciences.   Dr. Campos received many high distinctions from the Brazilian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs – and was the 2014 recipient of the Chamber’s Special Merit Award.  While conducting postdoctoral research in economics, he participated in countless forums and international conferences on economics, tourism, technology, and sustainability.   Dr. Campos is survived by his wife, Marion Asch Campos.  His steadfast commitment and contributions to the Chamber strengthened ties between Brazil and the United States and furthered our mission of promoting trade and investment between the two nations.  His presence, company, and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce 485 Madison Avenue, Suite 401 New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 751-4691  F: (212) 751-7692 E-mail: info@brazilcham.com www.brazilcham.com

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