Brazil government reduces budget freeze by 5.7 billion BRL
The Brazilian government released its 3rd bimonthly fiscal report, reducing the previously mandated budget freeze by 5.7 billion BRL. This adjustment aims to improve fiscal flexibility while maintaining adherence to the established fiscal target, though the long-term sustainability of this path remains subject to revenue performance.
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