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8 2.11 to 2.16.2019 Company FCA trusts Brazil André Barros | andrebarros@autodata.com.br S ao Paulo - The first movements of the new government reinforced the trust that FCA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has in the future of the Brazilian vehicle market. In a conversation with reporters on Friday, 8, its president for Latin America, Antonio Filosa, reported that the global CEOMike Manley sees great opportunities in the country and, in his opinion, it is on course to improve its competitiveness. “The speeches of the economic team set the tone that they will work to generate the necessary competitiveness to make the Brazilian industry strong on the international scenario. That sounds like music to us”, Filosa said. “More than measures, such as the Brazilian Social Welfare Reform, indicate positive paths such as privatizations in the area of infrastructure and a tax reorganization.” According to Filosa, a Renegade produced in Pernambuco cost 30% to 35%more than a model produced in a factory installed in Europe or Asia, “and the car is the same, with the same Photo: Rafael Cusato.