(Analysis) Tax collection spiked in January, yet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is far from achieving fiscal balance. Despite this revenue uptick, primarily from one-time events, there’s concern. The government may view it as an opportunity to boost spending, risking further public debt increase. President Lula has already suggested expanding the government spending […]
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