The Brazilian government announces the approval of 19 additional meat processing plants to export meat to South Africa, increasing the total to 28. These plants are located in nine states, with the majority in São Paulo, and produce beef, pork, poultry, and horse meat. This approval is a result of collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE). Brazil is projected to remain the world leader in meat exports in 2024.