Good morning! Today, we talk about the latest moves and countermoves against pollsters. How to foster competition in Brazilian ports and airports. And Apple gets hit.
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Competition in ports, airports in harm’s way
When it is not going after pollsters, antitrust watchdog Cade can actually try to improve the competitiveness of Brazil’s business environment. It recently launched a report, in partnership with the OECD, analyzing possible roadblocks to competition and investments in ports and airports services.
Why it matters. Brazil has started its years-long process to join the OECD, membership of which would serve as a validation of the country’s governance practices. The report offers some valuable insights about how Brazil can unclog infrastructure investments.
State of play. Brazil had 170 private port terminals in 2021, which accounted for 66 percent of cargo moved in ships from and to the country. Still, the country’s ports are “less open to commerce and investments, and less efficient than the OECD average or other comparable economies such as Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica.”
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