The election of Brazil’s new president ends a long period of political uncertainty, but the window for much-needed reform is very narrow.

  • The election of Brazil’s new president ends a long period of political uncertainty. The new administration is expected to continue much-needed economic reforms.

  • Policymaking will be challenged by a highly fragmented, polarised, and relatively inexperienced congress.

  • The window of opportunity for reform, especially of fragile public finances, is very narrow. Failure to deliver would result in a loss of confidence, renewed real depreciation, inflation, worsening financing conditions and slower economic growth.

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