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If the tax isn't corrected, Lula 4 will put pressure on infrastructure

Infrastructure businesses had record investments and an intense auction schedule under Lula 3. But as the disclaimer says, past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Brazil's infrastructure sector is expected to face greater challenges in President Lula's fourth term due to uncertainties over fiscal policy, which may hinder interest rate cuts. The sector had a record investment and intense auction schedule during Lula's third term, but companies, banks, and asset managers are concerned about the impact of macro issues, particularly interest rates and fiscal viability.

The government's potential plans to alter tax incentives for debentures, which financed a record R$ 178 billion in infrastructure projects in 2025, have raised concerns among sector representatives. The market is also worried about the impact on project financing, IPOs, and follow-on offerings, with some companies' stocks plummeting after the election.

Written by urgent.news from Brazil Journal's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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