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Fiscal Credibility Cracks as Brazil’s Deficit Worsens Amid Pre-Election Spending Exemptions
PROPoliticsAug 20

Fiscal Credibility Cracks as Brazil’s Deficit Worsens Amid Pre-Election Spending Exemptions

Brazil's projected 2026 primary deficit worsened to R$59.1 billion as Congress and the Executive approve new spending outside the fiscal rule's cap.

Lula Government Approves Fiscal Curbs for 2027 Amid Push for Pre-Election Spending
PROPoliticsAug 13

Lula Government Approves Fiscal Curbs for 2027 Amid Push for Pre-Election Spending

Brazil's Congress approved spending triggers for 2027, deferring austerity while the government seeks new exemptions for 2026 spending.