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Brazil Federal Debt Tops US$1.8 Trillion in June
Brazil’s federal debt reached R$9.268 trillion (~US$1.82 trillion) in June 2026, a 2.61% monthly increase. Nearly half (49.32%) of the debt is tied to the floating Selic rate, affecting servicing costs. The economy also created a net 145,161 formal jobs in June 2026.
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