In September, Brazil’s public sector recorded a primary deficit of R$ 18.1 billion ($3.70 billion). This figure, announced by the Central Bank on Wednesday, is the highest for September in the past three years, interrupting two consecutive years of positive results for this month. The primary deficit reflects the revenues minus expenditures, not including the […]
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