# Lula Must Tackle Fiscal Woes If Reelected, Finance Chief Says

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-18 03:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/lula-must-tackle-fiscal-woes-if-reelected-finance-chief-says?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a83cab9aa1ab60001e2eb22

> Brazil’s finance minister says financial-market concerns over rising public debt are justified. Investors have legitimate questions about the direction of government spending, which the administration needs to address if Lula is reelected.