Brazilian Dignitary Praises Brazil-Florida Business Relations

On Sept. 19, 2023, the Brazilian-American business community of the Tampa Bay region gave a warm welcome to Ambassador João Lucas Quental, First Consul General of Brazil in Orlando. Held at the Tampa Club, this business luncheon was organized by the Brazil-Florida Business Council.

The Consul General of Brazil in Orlando who holds jurisdiction over Central and North Florida, delivered a speech primarily revolved around the enduring and robust relationship between Brazil and the United States. He commenced his discourse by highlighting the historical significance of the long-standing political, economic, and diplomatic ties between Brazil and the U.S. The Consul General underscored the shared values of democracy, international peace, and security between the two nations.

He emphasized the significance of governmental exchanges, spanning diverse areas such as trade facilitation, regulatory practices, environmental policies, and social labor standards. Trade and economic cooperation between Brazil and the United States have significantly progressed, with a noteworthy achievement being the adoption of a new protocol in the previous year. This protocol addresses essential aspects like Customs Administration, trade facilitation, regulatory practices, and anti- corruption measures.

Turning the focus to Brazil's economy, he emphasized Brazil's role as a pivotal player in global commodities trade, particularly in the realms of grains, petroleum, coffee, and orange juice. The United States occupies the position of Brazil's second-largest trade partner, along with being the largest source of foreign investment. The bilateral trade between the two nations reached a remarkable $120.9 billion in 2022.

Florida was highlighted as a crucial player in Brazil-US economic relations, with bilateral trade amounting to $22.6 billion in 2022. Brazilian investments in Florida have significantly contributed to job creation and economic growth. Furthermore, the Consul General acknowledged the importance of tourism, with 1.5 million Brazilians visiting Florida annually before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making Brazil the third-largest source of international tourism for the state.

In summary, the Consul General's formal address centered on the strong and enduring relationship between Brazil and the United States, with a particular emphasis on economic relations, trade, and investment opportunities.

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The Brazil-Florida Business Council, Inc. ("BFBC") is an independent, not-for-profit business association based in Tampa, Florida. The BFBC was established in 2014 to forge closer ties between the business communities of Brazil and Florida by fostering bilateral trade and investment opportunities in both regions. The BFBC will provide a forum to nurture the exchange of ideas, foster networking opportunities, facilitate and drive economic growth. As a non-governmental association, the BFBC is supported by membership dues.

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