BUSINESSTHE RIO TIMES
Brazil’s State Companies Lost More in Six Months Than in Any Full Year on Record
Brazil's federal state-owned companies incurred a primary deficit of R$7.8 billion (US$1.54 billion) in the first half of 2026, exceeding losses recorded in any full year on record.
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