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Brazil Next President Faces Tight Fiscal Trap as 2027 Budget Room Evaporates
Brazil's next president faces severe fiscal constraints as pre-election welfare expansions and mandatory spending consume over 91% of the 2027 federal budget.
Brazil Budget Trap Awaiting the Winner of the 2026 Election
Brazil's next president will face severe fiscal constraints in 2027, with over 90% of the federal budget legally locked into mandatory spending.
Brazil Boosts Bolsa Família Benefits by 15% Ahead of Election, Fueling Fiscal Discipline Debate
Brazil's government announced a 15% hike for the minimum Bolsa Família benefit, spending R$ 5.8B from a new fiscal space, reigniting concerns over long-term budget targets.
Lula’s R$691 Welfare Hike Faces Constitutional Showdown as Audit Court Prosecutor Seeks Suspension
Brazil's Attorney General has asked the Supreme Court to validate a 15.04% increase to the Bolsa Família program after the Federal Audit Court's prosecutor challenged the measure as fiscally irresponsible.
Independent Senate Body Projects R$86 Billion Deficit for Brazil's 2027 Budget
Brazil's Independent Fiscal Institution forecast an R$86.1 billion primary deficit for 2027, severely challenging the government's R$18.6 billion surplus target.
Brazil Unlocks R$5.7 Billion in Budget Funds on Lower Social Security Costs, Bolstering Fiscal Credibility
Federal government releases R$5.7 billion from the blocked 2026 budget, driven by an improved mandatory expenditure forecast.
Brazil's 'Secret Budget' Returns via BRL 1.3B Loophole
A Transparência Brasil report reveals BRL 1.3 billion in anonymous committee amendments, complicating fiscal transparency and budget control efforts.