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.
Brazil's Ministry of Finance is targeting regulatory reforms to bolster competition and combat economic crime in 2026, amid criticisms of fiscal policy sustainability under President Lula.
Brazil's Ministry of Culture completes major Aldir Blanc funding cycle for capitals, while João Pessoa launches new grants totaling R$3.1 million to support diverse cultural projects.
Brazil's Câmara dos Deputados has approved a law to reduce federal fiscal benefits by 10%, excluding key social programs, with the project advancing to the Senate for further review.
Brazil ranks as Latin America's sixth most indebted economy in 2025, grappling with high debt levels, inflation, and fiscal policy challenges.
Brazil incurs unmatched expenses of R$20 billion annually on public sector supersalaries, vastly exceeding other countries and raising urgent reform calls.
Researchers propose a business-funded universal zero-fare public transportation system in Brazil, aiming to replace the existing vale-transporte scheme without taxing the government.
Câmara approves new bill mandating enhanced public access and regular updates on municipal public works projects to ensure transparency and citizen oversight.
Brazil's National Treasury has raised $2.25 billion through its third international sustainable sovereign bond issuance to fund social and environmental projects, highlighting strong investor demand and strategic debt management.
Brazilian state-owned enterprises report a historic R$18.5 billion primary deficit under Lula's third term, driven mainly by Correios' financial crisis.
Protests over proposed law allowing use of Rio de Janeiro pension funds to pay state debts delay legislative vote amid concerns of financial security.
Brazil's federal government grapples with a R$ 46 billion budget deficit after tax proposals fail, while the Senate debates expanding income tax exemptions amid political financing controversies.
Lula's administration escalates social media spending on income tax ads to R$8.4 million, prompting opposition backlash ahead of 2026 elections.
Haddad stresses the collaborative nature of Brazil's fiscal policy amidst judicial actions on electoral finance reforms.
Brazilian municipalities report fiscal health improvements amid economic shifts, though challenges remain.