Brazil’s government faces a complex task in managing its fiscal policy. The administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aims to limit major budget expenses to a real growth of 2.5% annually. This aligns with the fiscal framework’s ceiling. However, achieving this goal proves challenging without addressing existing rules and policies. The main hurdle […]
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