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Brazil Finance Minister Downplays Retail Crisis, Cites High Rates
Valor Econômico·BR·about 8 hours ago
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan acknowledged that the pace of public debt growth is concerning but reversible, responding to President Lula's dismissive remarks. This signals a potential policy tension within the government, as fiscal discipline remains a key market concern. The statement may influence investor sentiment regarding Brazil's fiscal trajectory.