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Economist: Lula, Flávio, Cury lack fiscal adjustments to curb debt

Economist Pedro Menezes told PoderDataCast that leading presidential candidates Lula, Flávio, and Cury have not proposed the structural changes needed to balance Brazil's public accounts. The statement reflects growing market concern over fiscal sustainability ahead of the 2026 election, but it is an opinion, not a policy shift.

Poder360about 16 hours agoBRCredibility 45%View source

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#brazil #fiscal policy #election #public debt #economist

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Brazil Fiscal Stability: Unsustainable Debt Trajectory Amidst Political Resistance

Brazil's fiscal trajectory is assessed as increasingly unsustainable due to high real interest rates and rising public debt. President Lula has confirmed his opposition to fiscal austerity, attributing debt growth to interest rates rather than spending. This stance, coupled with a lack of proposed structural fiscal adjustments from leading political figures, indicates continued resistance to market expectations for fiscal consolidation.

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