(Opinion) Brazil’s decision to increase debt for economic growth, championed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, presents a risky yet potentially transformative strategy. This approach, diverging from traditional fiscal conservatism, raises critical questions about the sustainability and effectiveness of such economic policies. When comparing Brazil’s debt strategy to its regional counterparts, stark contrasts emerge. […]
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