The reach of Brazil's New Growth Acceleration Programme (Novo PAC) extends beyond Brazilian borders. A report published in June 2026 by the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) and the state-owned insurer China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) identifies the PAC as the main driver of infrastructure investment in Brazil and as a decisive factor for the country leading the Portuguese-Speaking Countries Infrastructure Development Index (BRIDi).

The survey, launched in June during the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF) in Macao, analyses nine Portuguese-speaking countries and ranks Brazil in first place with 129 points — an increase of one point from 2025. The document directly mentions the Novo PAC when explaining the country's upward trajectory, highlighting the expansion of investments in electricity, transport and digital infrastructure as central vectors of growth.

The recognition by key Chinese entities such as CHINCA and Sinosure reinforces Brazil as a reliable and structured partner in the context of South-South co-operation. This assessment validates a long-term strategy that combines state planning with investment attraction, particularly in sectors prioritised by China, such as renewable energy, transmission and digital infrastructure.

(Source: Vermelho, on 17 June)