
Government imposes "temporary tax" on oil exports.
"The consumer cannot be harmed and the producer cannot be favored by the war," says Haddad.
The meeting takes place amidst a change in leadership at the Ministry of Finance and discussions about Haddad's candidacy in São Paulo.
Names linked to Lula outnumber those on the right in various scenarios, research shows.
Leaders of the Workers' Party (PT) believe that a ticket with the Minister of the Environment could revitalize the 2026 state elections and increase electoral competitiveness.
An event scheduled for March 19th should mark the minister's entry into the race for the Palácio dos Bandeirantes (São Paulo state government headquarters).
A movement orchestrated by Tabata Amaral is gaining momentum within the PSB, which is also trying to attract Marina Silva to increase female representation.
Senator requests inclusion of Lula's ministers and the president of the Central Bank in a request for a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry linked to investigations into Banco Master.
Finance Minister says decision on Selic rate will depend on Central Bank's analysis of data amid volatility in the dollar and oil prices.
The minister will leave his post next week to run in the São Paulo elections; Dario Durigan is expected to take over the Finance Ministry.
The minister states that the investigated frauds occurred during the administration of Roberto Campos Neto, appointed by Jair Bolsonaro to head the Central Bank.
The ministry's executive secretary will replace Fernando Haddad, who will leave the position to run for governor of São Paulo.
The resignation and launch of the pre-candidacy should occur in the coming days.