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Flávio Bolsonaro Economists Propose 'Fiscal Shock' to End Brazil’s 'Public Spending Alcoholism'

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Politics• Sep 15

Flávio Bolsonaro Economists Propose 'Fiscal Shock' to End Brazil’s 'Public Spending Alcoholism'

Economists for Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign unveiled a radical austerity plan for 2027, including a 'self-containment' pact to cut the country’s high debt premium.

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Flávio Bolsonaro Economists Propose 'Fiscal Shock' to End Brazil’s 'Public Spending Alcoholism'

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Brazil Finance Minister Asks Supreme Court to Halt Congress Spending Bills

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