BNDES Returns to the Center of Debate: Lula Wants to Release Credit for Brazilian Contractors to Undertake Projects in Africa

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 24/11/2025 at 18:58

Updated on 24/11/2025 at 18:59

Lula anuncia retomada do BNDES para financiar empreiteiras na África durante visita a Moçambique e destaca necessidade de crédito

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During Official Visit to Mozambique for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence, Lula Announced That BNDES Will Resume Financing of Projects by Brazilian Contractors in Africa, Highlighting Infrastructure Gaps and the Need for Export Credit Support for Services

President Lula stated this Monday, during an official visit to Mozambique celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the African country’s independence and its diplomatic relations with Brazil, that BNDES is preparing a new cycle of financing for projects by Brazilian contractors in Africa.

The announcement was made alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, in a moment that highlighted bilateral cooperation and prospects for structural investments.

Infrastructure Gaps and Opportunities

Lula stated that Mozambique still has gaps in infrastructure, emphasizing that the country’s economic growth depends on the construction of ports, roads, power generation plants, and electricity transmission lines.

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Support from BNDES and Internationalization of Companies

The president highlighted that Brazil has dynamic companies capable of contributing to the expansion of Mozambican infrastructure.

However, he stated that it is necessary to overcome a limitation that he considers crucial. He declared that no major country can export services without providing credit support, pointing out that this is an essential condition to enable contracts and give competitiveness to national companies.

Recovery of Financing Capacity

Lula stated that the government is working for BNDES to recover its capacity to finance the internationalization of Brazilian companies. The proposal is to resume the support model for projects abroad, in line with the strategy to increase Brazil’s presence in African markets and strengthen economic relations between the two countries.

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Eloi

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24/11/2025 23:33

Enquanto nossos agricultores estao quebrados tentando refinanciar as dividas o governo quer fazer como no passado com a Venezuela que até hoje nao pagou oque deve!

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BNDES Returns to the Center of Debate: Lula Wants to Release Credit for Brazilian Contractors to Undertake Projects in Africa

During Official Visit to Mozambique for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence, Lula Announced That BNDES Will Resume Financing of Projects by Brazilian Contractors in Africa, Highlighting Infrastructure Gaps and the Need for Export Credit Support for Services

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