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What government functions take place in the Planalto Palace?

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Map of Brazil and its surrounding countries in South America, with the capital city Brasilia marked near the center of Brazil. Neighboring countries and major bodies of water, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, are labeled. — Brasília Brasília, Brazil

The Planalto Palace serves as the headquarters of the executive branch of the Brazilian government. Specifically, it functions as the official workplace for the president of Brazil, housing the presidential offices.123

Located in the Square of Three Powers in Brasília, the building is a central component of the city's monumental government district, representing the executive branch alongside the legislative and judicial buildings situated nearby.32