Galípolo skips Lula meeting due to Copom blackout period

Brazilian central bank chief Galípolo reportedly did not attend a meeting with President Lula, with aides attributing the absence to the Copom's pre-meeting blackout period, which restricts communication. This highlights ongoing tensions between the government and the central bank over monetary policy. The situation underscores the institutional constraints on central bank independence in Brazil.

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