Durigan said lower interest rates should be offered to combat household debt, he also highlighted tighter restrictions on betting activities, and the Nexus/BTG poll shows that the presidential race remains polarized

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 28 Apr 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Following a meeting with CEOs of financial institutions yesterday, April 27, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said there is a consensus between the ministry and banks to offer lower interest rates under the new program to combat household debt. He projected discounts of up to 90% across categories of this debt. Another point highlighted by the minister is tighter restrictions on betting activities. He referenced the federal government’s decision, announced on Friday, April 24, to block online prediction platforms. The second round of the Nexus/BTG poll, released yesterday, shows that the presidential race remains polarized between President Lula (PT) and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL).

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