Brazil's economy to exceed expectations with over 3 pct growth in 2024, says president

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday said Brazil's economy, the largest in Latin America, will exceed expectations with more than 3 percent growth in 2024, amid controlled inflation and rising wages.

"We are experiencing a favorable situation with controlled inflation and the economy growing more than forecast," the president said in a speech at the opening