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1 – 10 of 24The frameworkâs goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278687
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…
For 2023, the market expects a significant slowdown, with growth of around 0.8%. This presents a highly challenging context for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his finance…
Poorer households' consumption rose markedly under the centre-left governments of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvia (2003-10). Some argue this depoliticised the poor; the new…
BRAZIL: Welfare extension will spark fiscal concerns
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES259397
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The increase, the largest since 2002, comes despite low growth expectations and reflects concerns over rising inflation, with the Central Bank warning of a similar rate rise in…
BRAZIL: Privatisation plans will raise spending doubts
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263373
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BRAZIL: Welfare spending looks set to pass Congress
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES274567
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BRAZIL: Impeachment could come within days
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES210482
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Lula and President Jair Bolsonaro continue to lead polls ahead of the October general elections. Lula has been leading for months but his advantage over Bolsonaro is narrowing…