{
  "id": 11138209,
  "title": "Brazil Primary Deficit Reaches US$1.9 Billion in August as Gross Debt Hits 82.9% of GDP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/brazil-primary-deficit-reaches-us-1-9-billion-in-august-as-gross-debt",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:24:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazil-august-primary-deficit-gross-debt-829-gdp-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's public sector recorded a primary deficit of US$1.9 billion in August, according to central bank data released on September 30. This marks a narrowing of the deficit from previous months, although overall government debt continues to rise to 82.9% of GDP, the highest level since March 2021. The figures arrive just days before the presidential election on Sunday. The Treasury reported a primary deficit of US$2.6 billion, while the central bank's broader measure of consolidated public sector recorded a deficit of US$1.9 billion, accounting for states, municipalities and state companies. Interest costs have been the primary driver of the growing debt, with nominal interest expenses reaching US$20.4 billion in August, up from US$14.3 billion a year earlier. In August 2025, the consolidated deficit was US$3.3 billion, compared to a deficit of US$3.0 billion a year prior. The primary balance measures revenue minus spending before accounting for interest expenses.",
  "summary": "Brazil ran a primary deficit of US$1.9 billion in August as gross debt rose to 82.9% of GDP, the highest since 2021. Interest is the main driver. The post Brazil Primary Deficit Reaches US$1.9 Billion in August as Gross Debt Hits 82.9% of GDP appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}