Municipal councils address budget and investment concerns in Brazil and Portugal

In Campo Grande, Brazil, city council members have raised concerns regarding municipal accounts and the 2027 budget forecast. During a public hearing, officials noted a 39.64% decrease in investments between January and August compared to the previous year. Additionally, personnel spending has reached 53.89% of revenue, exceeding the 51.3% prudential limit set by the Fiscal Responsibility Law. The Municipal Secretary of Finance, Isaac José de Araújo, attributed high personnel costs to the health and education sectors, noting that federal mandates for education increases contribute to the impact.

In Azambuja, Portugal, the municipal executive maintained a negative opinion regarding the recognition of the ‘Azambuja DC’ project as a Project of Potential National Interest. The council cited unresolved concerns regarding environmental, acoustic, landscape, territorial, and road impacts. The council also addressed local education matters, approving funds for staff uniforms and reviewing contract adjudications for school energy rehabilitation projects.