this said, while the business and investing environment in rio de janeiro has become particularly attractive, it remains a challenging environment for anyone who is not familiar with the local culture, customs, and infrastructures.

anyone considering business in rio can easily do so, as long as proper and careful research precedes any decision, so that financial returns can be accompanied by a high degree of enjoyment and satisfaction.

published by brookings, this link opens a clear summary of basic economic indicators for rio de janeiro from 1990 to 2012, a key period to gauge the major developments and changes the city has undergone.