Finance Minister Durigan said the Lula government's credit measures are targeted industry support and will not undermine monetary policy. He said the measures did not prevent the Brazil central bank from delivering a larger rate cut at the recent MPC meeting. The government also unveiled a new credit and debt-restructuring program aimed at informal workers.

2026-07-05

Finance Minister Durigan said the Lula government's credit measures are targeted industry support and will not undermine monetary policy. He said the measures did not prevent the Brazil central bank from delivering a larger rate cut at the recent MPC meeting. The government also unveiled a new credit and debt-restructuring program aimed at informal workers.