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Reuters
Reuters
Business
Bernardo Caram

Analysis-Brazil likely to waive over $20 billion in tax revenue as Bolsonaro tries to spur economy

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Andressa Anholete/File Photo

Tax cuts are likely to cost over 110 billion reais ($21.5 billion) in Brazilian tax revenue this year, as President Jair Bolsonaro tries to ease inflation and spur the economy in an election year despite economists' warnings of blowback in 2023.

The estimated revenue loss, calculated by Reuters based on Brazilian Treasury data, includes a new government proposal to lower fuel prices that is still pending approval in Congress.

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