The finance minister, Dario Durigan, was appointed by President Lula as the campaign's interlocutor on economic issues. The appointment occurs in a context of financial market distrust regarding the PT candidate's commitment to balancing public accounts.
Faced with this distrust, Durigan argues that the 2027 budget bill is the government's most effective response. The bill forecasts a primary surplus, indicating that the government intends to spend less than it collects.
Additionally, the 2027 budget contemplates an expansion of mandatory spending below the maximum limit permitted by the current fiscal rule. With this, the government attempts to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and reassure investors.
