ECONOMY
Key factors shaping Brazil's economy in 2026

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad (left) and his deputy (and likely replacement), Dario Durigan. Photo: Paulo Pinto/EBC
Brazil will hold national elections in October, with races for president, Congress, governorships and state legislatures. Unsurprisingly, the campaign and eventual results will have a huge impact on business and economic coverage in 2026 — but they won’t be the only factors involved. As the year begins, The Brazilian Report has identified key developments, dates and forces that will shape the performance of Latin America’s largest economy this year…

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