epa11389825 People walk in a traditional shopping area in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 June 2024. Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that the 0.8 percent growth of the country's economy in the first quarter of 2024 is 'further proof' that his government is 'on the right path.' The 'GDP increased in the first quarter of this year, driven by higher consumption of families and services,' the leader celebrated on his social networks. EPA/Andre Coelho
