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Brazil's Finance Minister Resigns, Eyes Sao Paulo Governorship

3/11/2026

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Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced at a January 13, 2026 ceremony in Brasilia that he will resign next week.
Dario Durigan, Haddad's deputy, is likely to succeed him, pending a formal announcement from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Haddad plans to run for governor of Sao Paulo state, according to four sources.

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Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced at a January 13, 2026 ceremony in Brasilia that he will resign next week.
Dario Durigan, Haddad's deputy, is likely to succeed him, pending a formal announcement from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Haddad plans to run for governor of Sao Paulo state, according to four sources.