Politics · Brazil · 48 mins ago
Brazil considers extra 12.8 billion reais in 2027 spending cuts
Brazil’s government is considering extra spending cuts in 2027 if revenue falls short of expectations.
The proposed measure would allow it to cancel up to 12.8 billion reais in planned spending, in addition to temporary budget freezes already used to meet fiscal targets.
The wider adjustment plan discussed with lawmakers and financial-market representatives could total 70 billion to 80 billion reais across spending cuts and other measures.
Brazil’s 2027 fiscal target calls for a surplus of at least 8.5 billion reais, but its permitted range extends down to a deficit of 28.1 billion reais.
If projected results fall below that floor, the government proposes slowing real spending growth to 2%, below the fiscal framework’s 2.5% limit.
That lower spending base could mean lasting savings because future spending limits would be calculated from it.
The plan is still under discussion, and the government is also considering allowing temporary freezes on some mandatory spending while honoring existing commitments.
Brazilian officials have signaled that the government may authorize an additional 12.8 billion reais in spending cancellations in the 2027 budget.
The measure is intended to help meet the fiscal target if government revenue falls short of expectations.
The proposed cancellation would slow real spending growth to 2%, below the 2.5% limit under the fiscal framework.
Officials discussed a broader adjustment of 70 billion to 80 billion reais with the Senate president.
The plan is being discussed with financial-market representatives and members of Congress.
- Who
- The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- What
- It is considering authorizing up to 12.8 billion reais in extra spending cancellations in the 2027 budget.
- When
- For the 2027 budget; officials discussed the plan on Monday (9).
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- To help meet the fiscal target if revenue is lower than expected and the projected public-account result falls below the target’s floor.
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Folha reported that the government intended to plan for permanent reductions in the spending limit if expected revenue fell short.
The government discussed its adjustment plan with financial-market representatives and members of Congress.
Finance Minister Dario Durigan and Planning Minister Bruno Moretti met Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to discuss the plan.
- Extra spending cancellation
- Up to 12.8 billion reais
- Proposed real spending growth
- 2%
- Fiscal framework spending-growth limit
- 2.5% above inflation
- Broader adjustment discussed
- 70 billion to 80 billion reais
- 2027 central target
- At least 8.5 billion reais in effective surplus