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Dario Durigan: 'The state should be neither big nor small, but the right size for society's needs'Photo by weldert on Pexels
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Dario Durigan: 'The state should be neither big nor small, but the right size for society's needs'

extra14 September 2026 at 16:08

Finance Minister Dario Durigan defended that the Brazilian state should be neither big nor small, but have a size that responds to society's needs. In a video appearance at the 4th edition of the Brazil Today Seminar, held in São Paulo this Monday by Grupo Esfera, Durigan stated that one should not be guided by "rigid models" when defining the role of the state.

The minister acknowledged that his position goes against what the business community and financial markets think, who prefer a leaner state. Even so, Durigan maintained that sectors such as public security, basic sanitation, urban infrastructure, and public transportation demand responses from the state.

According to Durigan, the solution to bottlenecks in these sectors will not come exclusively from the public sector, requiring direct integration with the private sector. The seminar, organized by Grupo Esfera, is a study, research, and debate group that brings together business leaders, CEOs, and other professionals.

Why this matters

The minister's position signals a potential shift in the government's economic policy, directly affecting how the state will operate in areas essential to the population. Business leaders and investors in São Paulo and across the country need to monitor this discourse, as it indicates changes in the relationship between government and the private sector in areas such as infrastructure and public services.

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