Brazil central government reports R$ 10.783 billion primary surplus for July 2026

The Brazilian central government achieved a primary surplus of R$ 10.783 billion in July 2026, a significant improvement compared to the R$ 59.070 billion deficit recorded in the same month of 2025. Despite this monthly gain, the 12-month accumulated deficit remains at R$ 71.6 billion, or 0.55% of GDP, highlighting ongoing fiscal consolidation challenges.