
Haddad confirms departure from the Ministry of Finance and says he is "studying which position to run for".
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 minister states that the external scenario has not yet changed the Copom's perspective and highlights Brazil's resilience in the face of a potential oil shock.
The Secretariat of Economic Policy points to the impact of the 15% Selic rate on economic activity and maintains its forecast of moderate growth.
According to the minister, President Lula himself signaled his intention to promote the meeting to discuss the political scenario in São Paulo.
The minister must decide whether to accompany the president on a meeting with Trump scheduled for March.
Finance Minister says strong economy reduces risk of immediate impact.
The decision will be made after a meeting with Lula and a trip scheduled between March 15 and 20.
The minister commented on the US Supreme Court's decision and Trump's announcement of a new global tariff.
The minister says that the suspension of tariffs improves the relationship between Brazil and the US, but that it is necessary to wait for "the next steps" from the US government.
The minister says the country is ready for more creative solutions in social policy and avoids discussing succession at the head of the ministry.