In the landscape of Brazil’s fiscal planning, the proposed 2025 budget reflects a precarious balancing act. Dario Durigan, the Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, outlined the financial blueprint for 2025 in a Monday press briefing. He acknowledged that the plan was fraught with challenges, including efforts to curb public expenditure and achieve a […]
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