In January 2023, Brazil’s central government, including the Treasury, Central Bank, and Social Security, achieved a primary surplus of R$78.3 billion ($15.66). Exceeding prior surplus and Ministry forecast: R$76.8B ($15.36) surpassed, R$55.3B ($11.06) forecast. Marking a record since 1997, this performance, adjusted for inflation, signals a strong start to the new term. The surplus stemmed […]