The International Monetary Fund (IMF) shared a new outlook on Brazil’s finances this Wednesday. Despite a less grim view, the IMF doubts that Finance Minister Fernando Haddad can erase the public deficit by 2024. Reacting to this, Haddad reaffirmed his commitment to meeting fiscal targets. The IMF released its Fiscal Monitor report in Marrakesh, Morocco. […]
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