The Brazilian government has proposed a controversial plan to remove state-owned companies from the federal budget. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent two bills to Congress that would loosen rules for public companies, allowing them to operate independently even if they still rely on National Treasury funds. Critics argue this move could make it […]
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