Augusto Cury on TV Globo: candidate defends reduction of ministries, creation of security portfolio and adjustment to Bolsa FamíliaPhoto by Ivett M on Pexels
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Augusto Cury on TV Globo: candidate defends reduction of ministries, creation of security portfolio and adjustment to Bolsa Família

extra30 August 2026 at 02:18

Presidential candidate Augusto Cury, from the Avante party, advocated during an interview on TV Globo for the taxation of bets (online sports betting) as a way to reduce Brazilian public debt. According to him, bets currently pay only 12% in taxes, while food pays 18% and electricity between 30% and 33%. Cury proposes taxing bets at at least 50%, which would generate an increase of approximately 40% in tax revenue from this sector.

The candidate stated that Brazilian public debt is at "stratospheric levels" and argued that the government needs to be responsible with public accounts. Beyond taxing bets, Cury advocated for combating corruption and the need to adjust the Bolsa Família program when questioned about his economic proposals for a potential government.

Regarding his promise to reduce the number of ministries, Augusto Cury stated that "careful analysis" would be necessary. The candidate also said he would create a specific portfolio for public security, but the rest of his statement on the topic was not included in the article.

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