International interest in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics continues to grow, with Britain the latest country to organise a trade mission focused on Brazil 2014 and Rio 2016 opportunities. Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, has just completed a quick four day tour as head of a delegation of around 25 companies, including the likes of Anglo American, BAE Systems, British Airways, Diageo and Glaxosmithkline.
The mission, which is the minister’s first visit to Brazil since the UK elections in May, stopped in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.