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Lula weighs Alckmin for Finance Ministry after election setback
Following a weaker-than-expected first round, President Lula is considering naming Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to the Finance Ministry to win centrist voters.
'Super El Niño' Threatens Brazil’s 2027 Harvest, Pushes Finance Ministry to Raise Inflation Forecast
Major climate agencies forecast a potentially historic El Niño, forcing Brazil's Ministry of Finance to raise its 2027 inflation projection due to risks to key crops like soybeans and corn.
Brazil Finance Ministry Cuts 2026 GDP Forecast to 2.0% on Drag From High Selic Rate
Brazil's Ministry of Finance revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast downward, citing the restrictive effects of the high benchmark Selic interest rate on key sectors.
Brazil Finance Ministry Flips 2026 Deficit to Superavit Using R$63 Billion in Legal Deductions
Brazil’s Finance Ministry used R$62.78 billion in legal adjustments to transform an R$81 billion deficit into a projected R$10.77 billion surplus for 2026, narrowly meeting the fiscal target.
Brazil Taps Top Finance Ministry Official for IRB Reinsurer Board Seat
The Brazilian government used its 'golden share' to nominate Débora Freire Cardoso to the IRB board, signaling closer regulatory ties.
Brazil's No. 2 Finance Official Pledges 2% of GDP Fiscal Adjustment to Cut High Selic Rate
Dario Durigan, the Executive Secretary of Brazil's Finance Ministry, linked a major fiscal push to lower the Selic rate.
Brazil Finance Ministry Suspends 14 Betting Sites Over Failure to Report Fiscal Data
Brazil’s regulator has suspended 14 major online betting brands, including Pixbet, for failing to integrate with the government’s monitoring system.
Lula Deploys Pro-Market Deputies to Assure Fiscal Rigor Amid Brazil Election Campaign
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Finance Ministry officials are publicly defending fiscal balance to calm market concerns about government spending.
Brazil Finance Ministry Crackdown Removes 937 Influencer Profiles, Targets Betting Operators With R$14 Million Fines
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance removed 937 digital influencer profiles for irregular betting ads, signaling stricter enforcement and higher compliance risk for operators.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Threatening Rate Cuts
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, exceeding the central bank's target ceiling and threatening to stall the Selic rate-cut cycle.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Pressuring Selic and BRL
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1% from 4.5%, signaling persistent fiscal strain and a prolonged restrictive Selic rate.
Brazil Hikes Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Pressuring BRL Outlook
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, pushing consumer prices further above target and prompting banks to forecast a weaker Real.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Squeezing Real
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, threatening the real's yield advantage and putting pressure on the central bank.