Cities

Starting next decade, Brazil will face population decline from falling fertility rates, accelerated aging, and reduced internal migration, reshaping city functions. This trend, sped up by record birth rate drops in 2023 and 2024, calls for adjustments in public services and real estate markets. Experts see both challenges and opportunities for more sustainable urban reorganization.

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TomTom's 2025 index shows Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla among the world's top 20 most congested cities, with Bogotá ranking seventh. The Colombian capital has an average speed of 18.9 km/h and 117 hours lost annually to traffic. This trend marks a 25% rise in global congestion compared to 2024.