# Brazil may offer credit to businesses affected by tax and labor reforms, minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/103853

- Reuters, 2026-10-16 23:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-may-offer-credit-lines-ease-impact-tax-labor-reforms-minister-says-2026-10-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad2ada381b9480001ba5deb

> Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday that Brazil's government may introduce dedicated credit lines for companies affected by a consumer tax reform and the end of the six-day work schedule, both taking effect next year.

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