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Brazil’s Election Defined by Stark Fiscal Divide Over High Debt and 13.75% Interest Rate
PROPoliticsSep 22

Brazil’s Election Defined by Stark Fiscal Divide Over High Debt and 13.75% Interest Rate

The 2026 Brazilian presidential election pits the incumbent's pro-growth fiscal framework against the opposition's call for aggressive spending cuts to tackle high public debt.

Brazil’s 2026 Election Presents Stark Fiscal Choice: Lula’s Revenue Push vs. Bolsonaro’s ‘Scissor Cut’
PROPoliticsSep 14

Brazil’s 2026 Election Presents Stark Fiscal Choice: Lula’s Revenue Push vs. Bolsonaro’s ‘Scissor Cut’

The 2026 Brazilian election pits incumbent Lula’s plan to fix public finances via new taxes against challenger Flávio Bolsonaro’s proposal for deep spending cuts, but analysts doubt either plan stabilizes the growing public debt.

Brazil’s Presidential Race Hinges on Contrasting, Criticized Fiscal Plans
PoliticsSep 06

Brazil’s Presidential Race Hinges on Contrasting, Criticized Fiscal Plans

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer starkly different fiscal strategies to tackle Brazil's rising public debt, but neither plan satisfies economists.