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Lula Consults Mantega, Leftist Economists on Plans for New Term
Thursday, November 5, 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with former Finance Minister Guido Mantega and other economists to discuss economic policy for his next term. Mantega served as Finance Minister during Lula's previous administration from 2006 to 2014. The meeting included economists described as left-leaning by the source outlet.
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