Flávio's Momentum Pressures Haddad to Run in SP, and He Will Get Help from Alckmin
Flávio Bolsonaro's rising poll numbers are pressuring Finance Minister Fernando Haddad to run for Governor of São Paulo, with assistance expected from Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
Haddad says the next reform is on payroll tax charges
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that the next reform to be discussed will focus on employer payroll tax charges, aiming for a resolution after the upcoming elections.
Accounting entities rebut Haddad on excessive number of accountants
Accounting representatives in Brazil reacted strongly to Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's claim that there are too many accounting professionals in the country.
Lula schedules meeting with Haddad and Alckmin next week to discuss electoral scenario
President Lula has called a meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to discuss the electoral landscape next week.
Lula summons Haddad and Alckmin to define candidacy in SP
President Lula is meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to discuss their strategy for the São Paulo gubernatorial elections.
Haddad indicates he will be a candidate for the government of SP and will have dinner with Lula this Thursday
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad suggests he may run for the São Paulo governorship, with a strategic dinner planned with President Lula.
Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.
Haddad says his departure date from the Treasury depends on a meeting with Lula and a trip to the U.S.; minister meets with the president this Thursday
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that his potential departure from the treasury position is contingent upon a meeting with President Lula and a forthcoming trip to the United States.
Haddad defends tax increase on imports of over a thousand products: 'protect national production'
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocates for an increase in taxes on over a thousand imported products, including smartphones, to protect domestic production.
Alcolumbre does not schedule special taxation for data centers; Haddad speaks of 'sovereignty' and that there is a solution if Congress wants
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the importance of a special taxation regime to attract data centers as a matter of 'digital sovereignty', as the Senate President has not yet scheduled a vote on the approved measure from the Chamber of Deputies.
Brazilian competitiveness will not be affected by tariffs, says Haddad
Brazil's competitiveness will not be impacted by the 10% global tariffs imposed by the U.S., according to Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
Haddad says Brazil is 'too big to be a backyard' and defends 'mature' partnership with the USA after tariff cut
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized that Brazil should not be seen as a 'backyard' of any country and advocated for a 'mature' partnership with the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of tariffs previously imposed by Trump.
Haddad says Brazil acted 'impeccably' after tariff increase and that US court decision favors affected countries
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad praised the country's diplomatic efforts and actions following a significant increase in US tariffs, highlighting a recent US Supreme Court ruling that deemed the tariffs illegal.
Rise in public debt calls into question the future of Haddad's fiscal framework
In Brazil, the recent increase in public debt raises concerns about the sustainability of the fiscal framework established by Minister Fernando Haddad.
On economic legacies
Minister Fernando Haddad attributes the fiscal deficits of President Lula's third term to the previous Bolsonaro administration's policies.
Haddad needs to combine his social plan with Lula
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad proposes a comprehensive social assistance plan that builds on past successes of the Bolsa Família program, seeking more effective income redistribution.
Haddad's statement about the accounts under Bolsonaro's government
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad criticized the previous Bolsonaro administration for mismanaging public accounts, despite some arguing that a primary surplus was achieved in the last year of Bolsonaro's term.
Haddad proposes modernization of social spending and reignites debate on minimum income
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad called for a structural reform of federal social spending, including Bolsa Família, amid pressures for fiscal adjustment.
Haddad participates in event promoted by BTG Pactual this Tuesday
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad is scheduled to participate in the CEO Conference hosted by BTG Pactual on Tuesday, October 10.
Dollar starts the day focused on the IPCA and statements from Haddad
The dollar opened the day slightly higher at R$ 5.1955, as Brazil awaits the release of the IPCA inflation index and statements from Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
Fernando Haddad launches book in São Paulo with Lilia Schwarcz and Celso Rocha de Barros
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad launched his book 'Superindustrial Capitalism' at an event in São Paulo, accompanied by notable figures including his wife and a political scientist.
Fernando Haddad in the frying pan
Brazil's Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, faces pressure to run in a major election despite his previous political setbacks.
Parties covet Haddad's alternate seat, if he leaves for the Senate
Leftist parties in São Paulo are eyeing the alternate seat for a potential Senate candidacy of Minister of Finance Fernando Haddad.
Haddad says Bolsonaro 'raped' public accounts and that the opposition will have work to criticize the economy
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad criticized former President Jair Bolsonaro, claiming his administration's fiscal policies severely damaged public finances, and argued that the Workers' Party should leverage this to explain the economic situation inherited from the past government.
In Bahia, Haddad defends Dino's decision against illegal 'penduricalhos', stating that the final decision rests with Congress
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad supported Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino's decision to suspend and review illegal expenses of the Three Powers, emphasizing that Congress should ultimately regulate this issue.
Mello says he is happy with Haddad's confidence in recommendation to the Central Bank and makes himself available to Lula
Guilherme Mello expressed his gratitude for the trust shown by Minister Fernando Haddad in recommending him to President Lula for a position at the Central Bank, although he noted that no formal invitation has yet been extended.
Haddad says Lula will go 'to the last consequences' in Master case and denies cover-up
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that President Lula has ordered the government to pursue thorough investigations into the Banco Master scandal and dismissed any claims of a cover-up involving Congress and the Judiciary.
The future of Haddad and the chair dance at the Central Bank
As he prepares to leave his position, Fernando Haddad is resisting pressure to run for office in São Paulo, preferring to focus on supporting Lula's campaign while negotiating his future role in the PT.
2026 Elections: Tebet defends Haddad or Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the government of São Paulo
Minister Simone Tebet supports either Fernando Haddad or Geraldo Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the São Paulo government in the upcoming elections.
In drawing for São Paulo, Lula studies scenario with Simone for government and Haddad in the Senate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is exploring options for a strong alliance in São Paulo, considering Planning Minister Simone Tebet as a candidate against Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, while also addressing resistance from Finance Minister Fernando Haddad regarding another unfavorable election contest.
Master Case: Haddad says what happened is 'very serious' and money must be tracked and recovered
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad declared that the fraud involving Banco Master is severe and emphasized the need to recover the diverted funds.
Haddad confirms having nominated Mello for the Central Bank, but says Lula has not yet defined a name
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad confirmed he has nominated Secretary Guilherme Mello for a position at the Central Bank, noting that President Lula has yet to make a final decision.
Haddad confirms the nomination of Guilherme Mello to the BC board, but says that the decision has not yet been made by Lula
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has confirmed he nominated Guilherme Mello for the Central Bank board, but noted that President Lula has not yet made a decision on the matter.
Credibility of the Central Bank will be affected if Haddad's secretary is appointed to the bank's board
The potential appointment of Guilherme Mello, the Economic Policy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, to the Central Bank's board, suggested by Minister Fernando Haddad, could undermine the Central Bank's credibility and send a negative message about the monetary authority's future under a possible fourth term for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.