Flávio Bolsonaro proposes fiscal cuts and economic liberalization

Flávio Bolsonaro’s potential economic agenda focuses on fiscal discipline, economic liberalism, and significant spending cuts. His campaign's economic coordinator, Daniella Marques, has suggested a “menu of cuts” that could reduce the federal budget by approximately 1.5% of the GDP, equivalent to R$ 190 billion by 2027.

One central proposal involves decoupling minimum education spending from net tax revenue. Currently, the Constitution mandates that the federal government allocate 18% of its revenue to education. Under the proposed change, these funds would only be adjusted for inflation. Fátima Silva, president of the National Confederation of Education Workers (CNTE), warned that this would immediately impact the Fundeb, affecting teacher salaries, school infrastructure, student scholarships, and even school meals.

Economists suggest a Flávio Bolsonaro administration would likely mirror the economic orientation of his father, Jair Bolsonaro, by reducing state participation in the economy and promoting privatizations. This could include revisiting the privatization of Petrobras. The success of such a platform would depend on the administration's ability to secure political support and implement these measures effectively.