Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clash over fiscal proposals; experts see continuity, superficiality

Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have put forward competing proposals for public accounts, with experts criticizing Lula for repeating errors of his third term and Flávio for offering superficial measures. The debate signals ongoing fiscal policy uncertainty in Brazil, with implications for market confidence and the 2026 electoral cycle.