Former Treasury Secretary Jeferson Bittencourt warns that Brazil’s fiscal framework is under threat of a “death blow” to economic strategies. Speaking to Estadão, he highlighted potential severe budget cuts next year, ranging from R$15 billion ($2.91 billion) to R$30 billion ($5.82 billion). These cuts stem from rising mandatory costs such as payroll and pensions. Historically, […]
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