Lula stimulus totals R$283.2 billion in 2026, with 69% dependent on loans. Critics call it electoral spending; the Finance Ministry disagrees.
Brazil · Politics
Key Facts
Total package — R$283.2 billion (about US$55 billion) in measures for 2026.
Loan reliance — R$193.5 billion, or 69%, depends on credit take-up.
Tax relief — R$28 billion injected via income-tax exemption up to R$5,000 monthly.
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