The Lula government is anticipating a 2.3% increase in the economy in 2024, as per the budget proposal submitted to Congress. This forecast is part of the official Annual Budget Law Project (PLOA), which also includes a 2.5% growth projection for the current year. The PLOA is based on the Budgetary Guidelines Law (LDO), which […]
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