VOICED : Economía brasileña entra en recesión

The Brazilian economy entered a recession with a 0.1% GDP decline in Q3 2021, marking the second consecutive negative quarter. This downturn is largely due to reduced agricultural activity, particularly in soy, coffee, cotton, and corn, attributed to drought conditions. The economy had begun recovering in Q3 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, which saw a 4.1% GDP drop in 2020. Despite the current recession, Brazil's economy grew 4% compared to Q3 2020, and market forecasts predict a 4.78% growth for the year, according to the Central Bank's Focus survey.

What was the percentage decline in Brazil's GDP in the third quarter of 2021?

• 1.5%

• 0.5%

• 1.0%

• 0.1%

Which factor primarily contributed to the decline in Brazil's agricultural activity?

• End of the soybean harvest

• Improved technology

• Increased exports

• Rise in labor costs

What natural condition exacerbated the decline in Brazil's agricultural sector?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

By what percentage did the Brazilian economy grow between July and September 2021 compared to the same period in 2020?

• 3%

• 6%

• 4%

• 5%

What is the expected economic expansion for Brazil in 2021 according to the Central Bank's Focus survey?

• 3.78%

• 4.78%

• 5.78%

• 6.78%