Lula says in national address that debt and rates worry him and pledges fiscal responsibility

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   In a national address on November 8, 2026, Lula said the public debtPublic DebtMacroBrazil's federal public debt stock, its composition by indexer and tenor, and the National Treasury's financing strategy set in the Annual Financing Plan (PAF).Open in the Market Map ↗ trajectory and high interest rates worry him.

   Diagnosis.

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   Lula pledged to create conditions to lower interest rates and said fiscal rules will be preserved, without detailing measures.

   Pledge.

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   Lula set a goal of raising investment above 20% of GDP.

   Investment.

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   According to Exame and Agência Brasil, Lula announced the end of the tax on basic food items and a decree creating a Public Security Ministry.

   Announcements.

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   According to Exame, Minister Durigan said Lula will decide fiscal measures after returning from an international trip.

   Timing.

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