According to Henrique Martins, CEO of Brookfield in Brazil, with a portfolio that includes businesses linked to infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate assets, and private equity, economic storms and different political cycles weigh little in the decisions. "We like to invest in real assets, in bricks; we have the philosophy of investing in the backbone of the economy for the long term."The group owns around 291,000 square meters of leasable area and another 120 thousand under development in offices. One of the recent bids was the acquisition of 70% of the corporate building between Rua da Consolação and Alameda Jaú.

Last year, it took 100% of the Parque complex, an office and convention center near Shopping Morumbi. Passeio Paulista, with a 69% share acquired from Fibra Experts, is expected to be delivered by the end of 2022. Another business the group is betting on globally is investments that finance the economic transition to zero carbon. 

The area is led by former President of the Central Bank of England and Canada Mark Carney. The manager raised US$ 7 billion in the first round, a volume that "will double in the coming months", says Martins. "The next funds will bring this to the high-income investor and Brazil as well."

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