Brazil Finance Minister defends split payment, accuses critics of aiding fraud

Brazil's Finance Minister Durigan pushed back against Daniella Marques, an economic advisor to Flávio Bolsonaro, who proposed ending the split payment mechanism. Durigan argues the mechanism is essential to combat fraud, signaling a political rift over tax policy. The exchange highlights ongoing friction between the government and Bolsonaro-aligned figures ahead of the 2026 elections.