Finance Minister Haddad has proposed Guilherme Mello, Secretary of Economic Policy, for a Central Bank directorship, pending President Lula's confirmation and Senate approval.
Brazil's public accounts closed 2025 with a record fiscal deficit and debt levels, while experts stress urgent economic and administrative reforms to address mounting fiscal challenges.
President Lula insists on adopting new policies to raise Brazil's minimum wage, linking wage growth to the country's GDP and criticizing opposition viewpoints.
Flávio Bolsonaro plans to name his economic advisor by April despite facing skepticism within Brazil's right-wing factions, highlighting internal political tensions.
Brazil's 2026 economic outlook is shaped by the Central Bank's inflation control efforts and cautious financial markets amid political and external factors.
Brazil’s 2026 economic outlook reveals tension between fiscal stimulus and inflation control, with critiques on insufficient social funding in the national budget.
Political factions in Brazil wield economic inequality as a moral and strategic tool, revealing deep ideological divides over economic freedom and state intervention.
Brazil's new minimum wage of R$1,621 in 2024 is projected to boost the economy by R$81.7 billion and affect nearly 62 million citizens, with significant social spending impacts.
Lula’s government celebrates economic progress after three years amid ongoing struggles to pass legislation in a divided Congress and calls for greater infrastructure investment.
Brazilian Congress approves cuts to tax incentives and raises taxes on key sectors to balance the 2026 budget, increasing revenues by R$22.4 billion.
Brazil's third-quarter GDP growth slows due to restrictive monetary policy, with government optimism and strategic planning gearing up for 2026 amid trade tensions.
President Lula unveils a new income tax exemption for earners up to R$5,000 monthly to support economic growth and reduce elite privileges starting 2026.
Brazil advances new railway concession policies while confronting political obstacles that hinder effective economic reforms, highlighting the need for closer economic-political integration.
President Lula contends hunger is a political choice influenced by inequality and government policies, advocating tax reforms and international cooperation to fight hunger and poverty.
After approving income tax exemption for low earners, Brazil's government targets work hour cuts, free public transport, and administrative reform.
The approval of Brazil's income tax exemption bill aims to boost economic growth and support the lower middle class, with potential inflation and fiscal challenges noted.
BNDES announces support measures for companies hit by tariffs, reinforcing economic stability efforts.
Haddad stresses the collaborative nature of Brazil's fiscal policy amidst judicial actions on electoral finance reforms.
Brazil's economic strategies effectively counter US trade tariffs, leveraging global commodity prices.
Senator Beto Faro proposes legislation to cut fiscal incentives for companies moving investments outside Brazil.