Government experts warn that the plan is actuarially “unsustainable” 06/10/2024 Adroaldo Portal (center) and Luiz Marinho (right) — Foto: Bruno Spada/Câmara dos Deputados Despite ongoing discussions about the necessity of reforming Social Security to address its escalating deficit, the Lula administration has proposed legislation to regulate “four-wheeled vehicle app drivers” such as Uber, 99, and […]
NTN-B rate climbs to a 14-month peak amid fiscal deterioration and external pressures 06/10/2024 Fabricio Taschetto — Foto: Rogerio Vieira/Valor Real long-term interest rates have settled at around 6% for the past two months, reaching a 14-month high with no indication of decline. This uptick aligns with a global context of rising interest rates, notably […]
Engineering risks, fiscal constraints, and future sector auctions pose hurdles for public-private partnerships 06/06/2024 Rafael Benini — Foto: Ana Paula Paiva/Valor The package of metro and urban train concessions in São Paulo is generating interest in the market, but analysts consulted by Valor see significant challenges in moving these projects forward. The obstacles to attracting […]