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Ceara State Government Strengthens Partnership with Federal Government, Secures Investments

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Governor Elmano de Freitas, accompanied by Chief Secretary Chagas Vieira and Secretary of Finance Fabrizio Gomes, attended meetings in Brasilia to discuss investments for the state of Ceara. The agenda included discussions on projects in partnership with the Federal Government, such as water projects, the Ceara Automotive Hub, and the attraction of data centers to the State. Governor Elmano highlighted the importance of securing investments, particularly in launching two more sections of the Transnordestina highway. The meetings yielded positive results, with the governor expressing hope for the country to launch a data center policy soon.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Elmano de Freitas led a delegation to Brasilia to discuss investments for the state of Ceara, including the Ceara Automotive Hub and data center projects.
  • The state government aims to secure investments of R$400 million for the Ceara Automotive Hub, R$1.2 billion for the Eixao das Aguas project, R$2.08 billion for the Cinturao das Aguas, and R$100 billion for data centers in the state.
  • The Federal Government is considering a draft provisional measure to attract data centers to Brazil, which the state government is closely monitoring.
  • Governor Elmano expressed hope that the country will launch the data center policy soon, citing its potential to boost investments in Ceara.
  • The state government is working with the Federal Government to secure investments in projects already underway and attract new investments.
  • The meeting with the Chief of Staff, Rui Costa, and the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, focused on projects in partnership with the Federal Government.
  • The state government is committed to attracting data centers to the Northeast and Brazil, with Ceara playing a key role in this effort.

Statistics:

  • R$400 million: investment for the Ceara Automotive Hub
  • R$1.2 billion: investment for the Eixao das Aguas project
  • R$2.08 billion: investment for the Cinturao das Aguas project
  • R$100 billion: estimated cost for data centers in the state of Ceara
  • Two more sections of the Transnordestina highway: upcoming project with Federal Government investment

Sources:

  • "Governador Elmano de Freitas participa de série de reuniões em Brasília para tratar de investimentos no Ceará" by Ceara State Government
  • https://www.ceara.gov.br/2025/09/16/governador-elmano-de-freitas-participa-de-serie-de-reunioes-em-brasilia-para-tratar-de-investimentos-no-ceara/

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