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Brazil's Lula expands Bolsa Familia ahead of tight elections, fiscal concerns rise
La RepúblicaLO·BR·about 9 hours ago
Brazil's Planning Ministry will amend the 2027 budget bill to include a 15% Bolsa Família adjustment, funded by R$22.7 billion in spending cuts, primarily from Social Security. The move signals fiscal expansion under Lula, potentially straining market confidence in Brazil's fiscal framework.
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