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Brazil Finance Minister Durigan pledges fiscal stability and new tax measures
Following the re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Finance Minister Dario Durigan has committed to maintaining fiscal responsibility through dialogue with the financial market. Addressing recent market volatility—which saw the dollar rise 8.21% and the stock market fall 13.88%—Durigan emphasized that the government aims to meet fiscal targets and is studying adjustment measures, including the potential expansion of the portion of the federal budget subject to contingency.
Durigan announced plans to send a Provisional Measure to Congress this week to establish rates for the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo), also known as the “sin tax.” Scheduled for implementation in 2027, this tax is designed to discourage the consumption of products harmful to health or the environment, such as cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and certain vehicles.
Additionally, the government confirmed the renewal of a diesel subsidy at R$ 2.12 per liter to help contain fuel price increases. The administration is also considering a Complementary Law Project (PLP) to legally reinforce its commitment to targeting the center of the primary fiscal goal.
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Brazil · Brazilian Congress · Central Bank of Brazil · Congress of Brazil · Darío Durigan · Federal Accounting Council · Federal Revenue Service · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ministry of Finance
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The government is discussing expanding the portion of the Union Budget subject to contingency. gazeta24h.com · bmcnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Federal Revenue Service and the CFC are discussing a program to expand tax compliance starting in January 2027.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 primary surplus target is set at R$ 73.2 billion, which is 0.5% of GDP. www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Henrique Meirelles criticized the lack of rigor and clarity in the government's fiscal framework. saobentoemfoco.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Selective Tax is intended to discourage consumption of products harmful to health or the environment. www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · clubenoticia.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.reportermt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government is renewing the diesel subsidy at a value of R$ 2.12 per liter. www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Finance Minister Dario Durigan plans to propose changes to the law or Constitution to target the center of the fiscal goal. www.dgabc.com.br · www.abcmais.com · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.brasil247.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government will send a Provisional Measure to Congress to establish rates for the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo). www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Selective Tax will target products like cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks. www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · clubenoticia.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.reportermt.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The government will send a Provisional Measure to establish rates for the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo). www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · clubenoticia.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.reportermt.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Central Bank's statistics chief stated it is too early to predict the impact of the dollar rise on external accounts. valor.globo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government is renewing a diesel subsidy of R$ 2.12 per liter. www.jcatibaia.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br