Brazil’s postal services rank first in Latin America and Caribbean

Brazil heads the ranking of postal services of Latin American and Caribbean nations, and occupies the 44th position on the global list. The result can be found on the latest report by the Universal Postal Union (UPN), a specialized agency with the United Nations (UN). The document shows that the mail is crucial for the sustainable development of a country.

Brazil’s good performance, UPU argues, comes partly as a result of the good connection in its postal services, despite a recent “reduction in [inner] confidence” at the Correios, Brazil’s state-controlled post company. Today, Brazil can send mail to 191 countries—the sixth biggest network in the world. Another positive factor has been the significant demand brought about by the diversified range of services provided by the Correios.

UPU also mentions the difference between industrialized and developing countries, but notes that the performance of countries like Brazil, Singapore, Tunisia, and Nigeria shows that this gap can be bridged.

The list compiled by UPU places Switzerland at number one for performance and the diversity of its mail services. Second comes the Netherlands, for swiftness and good connections with international partners.

Sustainability

The report also shows the role of Brazil’s mail service in sustainable development, especially in connection with the targets set for innovation and economic growth.

According to UPU, 2 billion people have no bank accounts, and the Correios can help promote inclusion by offering financial services. Money transactions can be carried out at post offices in a number of countries around the world.

Also key is the partnership with e-commerce. UPU estimates that 47% of the world population has access to the internet. This makes clear that the mail must have a solid infrastructure in order to make all the deliveries from online purchases.