Brazil VP Alckmin challenges PL candidate Flávio on spending cut specifics

Brazilian Vice-President Alckmin criticized PL presidential candidate Flávio for proposing a 'tesouraço' (deep spending cuts) without specifying where cuts would land, accusing him of copying Argentine policies. The exchange highlights fiscal policy as a key campaign issue ahead of the 2026 election, with implications for market expectations on Brazil's fiscal trajectory.