Brazil requests an R$8.3 billion increase for pensions and R$678 million for the BPC in the 2025 budget, yet experts claim these costs are underestimated due to inflation and beneficiary projections. Significant discrepancies remain between government estimates and expert predictions, creating fiscal uncertainties.
The Brazilian government has proposed an R$8.3 billion increase for pensions and R$678 million for the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) in the 2025 Annual Budget Bill (PLOA). However, experts suggest that these estimates remain underestimated. Pensions and BPC expenditures have become significant pressures on the federal budget, often surpassing the 2.5% spending cap dictated by Brazil’s fiscal regulations.
The Brazilian government’s budget estimations for pensions and the Continuous Cash Benefit face significant underestimations, according to experts. Despite proposed increases, actual spending is projected to be much higher than government estimates. This persistent trend of underestimating costs raises concerns about the reliability of the budget as a fiscal tool and calls for a reassessment of the government’s spending strategies.
Original Source: valorinternational.globo.com
