Brazil central bank to tighten consumer credit rules by 2026 amid over-indebtedness

Brazil's central bank (BC) plans additional regulations against over-indebtedness through end-2026, following data showing only 7.6% of private consigned credit replaced expensive debt and 20.3 million debtors at risk. The move signals tighter credit conditions for households, potentially dampening consumption and growth.

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