Brazil Finance Minister Haddad Eyes Durigan as Successor

Brazil's Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, wants his executive secretary, Dario Durigan, to take his place when he leaves.

Haddad plans to step down soon to help with President Lula's reelection campaign or possibly run for the Senate or govern Sao Paulo.

Durigan has been important in economic talks with Congress and has a good relationship with Lula.

If Durigan becomes the new finance minister, the current Treasury secretary, Rogerio Ceron, might take Durigan's old job.

Haddad's exit might be delayed if he goes to India with Lula in February, but this hasn't been confirmed yet.