Overview
- The new law allows the creation of a real estate fund with nine state properties valued at R$6.6 billion for sale, leasing or use as collateral to recapitalize BRB.
- The government may contract up to R$6.6 billion in loans, including with the Credit Guarantee Fund, and it will request an initial R$3.3 billion credit line as a precaution.
- Governor Ibaneis Rocha vetoed three legislative add‑ons covering a 20% allocation to Iprev‑DF, quarterly disclosure on property transactions and formal work plans for recovery measures.
- The bill passed the local legislature by 14–10, and opposition lawmakers signaled possible court challenges over risks to public patrimony and transparency.
- BRB is pursuing a share sale of up to R$8.86 billion, with the bank preparing provisions estimated at about R$8.8 billion and a plan due to the central bank by March 31 after an extraordinary meeting on March 18.