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Brazil public sector deficit widens to R$55.3 bn in June 2026
Brazil's consolidated public sector recorded a primary deficit of R$55.3 billion in June 2026, up from R$47.1 billion a year earlier. Including interest payments of R$110.7 billion, the nominal deficit reached R$166 billion for the month.
Over the twelve months to June, the fiscal gap expanded to R$1.31 trillion, equal to 9.99 % of GDP. The country's gross public debt rose to 81.9 % of GDP (about R$10.8 trillion) and net debt (DLSP) stood at 68.5 % of GDP (around R$9 trillion). The increase was driven by a loss of R$9.3 billion on swap operations after a gain of R$20.9 billion in June 2025, and by record deficits at federal state‑owned enterprises, which posted a primary shortfall of R$7.8 billion in the first half of 2026.
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Banco Central do Brasil · Brazil · Brazilian Government · Brazilian Treasury · Brazilian federal government · Brazilian public sector · Central Bank of Brazil · Correios · Federal Government of Brazil · Government of Brazil · Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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- [● 20 SOURCES] Net public debt reached 68.5 % of GDP in June 2026 (about R$9 trillion). www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The primary deficit of Brazil's consolidated public sector was R$55.3 billion in June 2026. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +12 more
- [DISPUTED] The central government posted a primary deficit of R$47.2 billion, regional governments R$6.6 billion, and state‑owned enterprises R$1.5 billion in June 2026. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +2 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Swap operations moved from a gain of R$20.9 billion in June 2025 to a loss of R$9.3 billion in June 2026. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +10 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Interest payments in June 2026 amounted to R$110.7 billion. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +14 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The nominal deficit, including interest charges, was R$1.31 trillion in June. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +2 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Gross public debt reached 81.9 % of GDP in June 2026, about R$10.8 trillion. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +17 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The nominal deficit (primary plus interest) was R$166 billion in June. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Interest payments were R$110.7 billion in June 2026. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +5 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Swap operations generated a loss of R$9.3 billion in June 2026 after a gain of R$20.9 billion in June 2025. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +17 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The 12‑month nominal deficit was R$1.31 trillion, equal to 9.99 % of GDP. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +4 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Nominal deficit (primary plus interest) was R$166 billion in June 2026. www.tribunapr.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · gpcnoticias.com.br · +16 more