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Ripe for EB-5
To say that Brazil is in the perfect storm is not an overstatement. The country is going through a political, economic and
social crisis not seen in decades.
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Political: President facing possible impeachment, mass
protests against the government, scandal within the ruling
PT party.
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Economic: Commodity bust, high interest rates, low
economic growth, largest corruption scandal in corporate
history in state oil company Petrobras, credit rating
downgrade to junk status.
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Social: Crime and public safety continues to plague Brazil.
It has one of the highest homicide rates in the world.
As Brazilians deal with this crisis, understanding the
opportunities of investing in the United States through the
EB-5 program is becoming an increasingly viable alternative.
Given the affinity that Brazilians have for the United States
(in 2013 alone, 1.8 million Brazilians visited the United
States) emigration appears to be a natural, compelling choice.
Brazilians often have a familiarity with the United States
as some may have studied or have worked in the country.
Some also already have financial assets in the United States
in the form of bank or brokerage accounts, which is a result
of reduction of capital controls over the last two decades. As
an example, Florida has long been a destination of choice
not only as a vacation destination
but also for real estate investments
from wealthy and middle class Brazilians. Miami
is a direct benefactor, as today Brazilians are the
second largest real estate buyers in the city next to U.S.
citizens. Climate, culture, public safety and ease of travel
have all been positive factors bringing Brazilians to the United
States and Florida in particular.
Introducing an investor to a program that allows permanent
residency in the United States through a passive investment
meeting EB-5 program requirements versus buying a business
and dealing with its complexities is a revelation. As Brazil goes
through this transition, the market presents a good opportunity for the EB-5 industry and holds strong future prospects in
what still is Latin America’s largest economy.
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Dennis Rodrigues
Dennis Rodrigues, co-founder of EB5 Investimentos e Consultoria, has 25 years experience in global
financial markets with expertise in emerging markets and specific focus in Latin America. Rodrigues
was formerly a partner at Gradual Investimentos,
one of Brazil’s largest independent brokerage
firms, where he was responsible for strategy and
corporate development, establishing the firm’s
new divisions in Asset Management and Investment Banking. Rodrigues has managed business
operations and global growth through a number
of expansion countries, including Brazil, Mexico,
Russia and Turkey.
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comes to EB-5 project selection.
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