In 2023, half of Brazil’s municipalities faced severe fiscal challenges, as reported by the National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM). Their study, The Context of the Fiscal Crisis in Municipalities, revealed a staggering deficit of R$17.9 billion ($3.42 billion). Consequently, many municipalities struggled to generate enough revenue to provide essential public services. Major expenses included personnel […]
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