Group 1 - The Brazilian Congress has officially repealed the federal government's decree to increase the financial transaction tax (IOF), which is expected to result in a revenue loss of approximately 10 billion reais for the federal budget in 2025 [1] - The House of Representatives passed the repeal with 383 votes in favor and 98 against, followed by a symbolic vote in the Senate, indicating a swift legislative process [1] - The federal government is exploring alternative measures to compensate for the budgetary pressure, including utilizing oil revenues and special dividends, as well as further expenditure freezes [1][2] Group 2 - The current fiscal framework has already frozen 31 billion reais in federal spending for 2025, with potential increases in the freeze to 41 billion reais if new fiscal gaps are not filled [2] - The adjustment of the financial transaction tax rate announced in May 2024 faced strong backlash from the market and some congressional members, leading to a political struggle over fiscal reforms [2]
【环球财经】巴西国会废止金融交易税增税 政府寻求替代措施填补财政缺口
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-26 08:59