Politics
Brazil’s Consumer Loan Defaults Hit New Record High Despite Government Debt Relief Program
The delinquency rate on non-earmarked loans in Brazil reached a record 6.6% in August, indicating persistent household financial stress and raising the political stakes for the next administration.
The delinquency rate on non-earmarked loans in Brazil reached a record 6.6% in August, indicating persistent household financial stress and raising the political stakes for the next administration.
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