Overview
- Lula, speaking Thursday in Anápolis, told Finance Minister Dario Durigan to present ways to reduce household debt and make paying down balances easier.
- The presidential palace began coordinating with economic officials and political advisers, with news reports saying proposals are due in the coming days.
- He proposed airing a national program that teaches salary and household budget management to curb harmful borrowing habits.
- The president said Federal Police are on the streets detaining people who raise fuel and food prices to exploit consumers and truckers.
- Recent data cited in coverage show family debt near 48.4% of income in December 2024 and debt-service burdens up to 29.2%, as more borrowers shift into costlier credit.