Brazil government to discuss firm support as work‑week reform moves through Senate

Planning minister Bruno Moretti told a TV interview that the government is ready to discuss measures to support the productive sector while the constitutional amendment that ends the 6‑day work schedule (6x1) is debated in the Senate. He described the proposal as balanced and compatible with Brazil’s economy and said any assistance to companies would be part of a permanent dialogue mandated by President Lula. Moretti also noted that extraordinary revenue from higher international oil prices was used to cushion the domestic fuel market from the fallout of the US‑Iran war.

An accompanying opinion piece outlined a “super‑budget ceiling” for the 2027‑2030 fiscal plan, urging a single fiscal rule that would set a firm total spending limit and tie it to realistic revenue forecasts. The proposal suggests a cap of roughly R$ 2.6 trillion, excluding extraordinary credits, and recommends indexing the ceiling to a modest growth rate (e.g., IPCA + 1.5%). The author argues that such a binding rule would prevent the annual loss of billions through ad‑hoc amendments and improve fiscal discipline.