[keiferski]

The infrastructure for setting up and running a business in the US is significantly easier than most places. Not all places, but the combination of a huge English-speaking market and the ease of doing business makes it more attractive than many of the other places mentioned.

[ramikalai]

Talent in Brazil is far cheaper and as good - I would argue that that is part of the setup ease. US has overinflated salaries making it inaccessible without private funding. That works when the VC funds are flowing but not in this interest rate environment.