The value represents 50% of the extra dividends for 2023. The decision was approved Thursday, when shareholders once again deliberated on remuneration for last year.
If the maximum volume is exceeded, the import duty—currently 9% to 14.4%—will rise to 25%. The change should come into force in around 30 days.
The president also pointed out that investments in the country are returning. In his view, Brazil has regained confidence in the international market.
The new flights should link travelers from Colombia to over 30 Brazilian cities, while passengers boarding in Brasília will get access to another 30 destinations from Bogotá.
On a trip to the US, the minister said that President Joe Biden’s government backs the measure, proposed by Brazil. The world could be on the brink of a debt crisis, he added.