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Brazil Senate Grants Central Bank Full Autonomy Amid Staffing Crisis

6/10/2026

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A Senate committee approved an amendment giving Brazil’s central bank full financial autonomy.
Governor Gabriel Galípolo says autonomy is needed because staffing fell 42% while duties rose.
Lula’s allies say the amendment could protect the bank from pressure to cut rates despite inflation.
Officials warn that dropping oversight may cut resources, noting that 17% of the 600 supervisors are eligible for retirement, a risk highlighted by Banco Master SA’s collapse.

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A Senate committee approved an amendment giving Brazil’s central bank full financial autonomy.
Governor Gabriel Galípolo says autonomy is needed because staffing fell 42% while duties rose.
Lula’s allies say the amendment could protect the bank from pressure to cut rates despite inflation.
Officials warn that dropping oversight may cut resources, noting that 17% of the 600 supervisors are eligible for retirement, a risk highlighted by Banco Master SA’s collapse.