A war in the Middle East is one of the main responsible for inflationary pressure in the country, according to the Minister of Finance, Dario Durigan.
The international conflict caused an increase in the prices of agro-industrial products, chemicals and fuels, and .
In an exclusive interview with CNN BrazilDurigan refuted criticism that , and stated that the fiscal framework maintains control of public expenditure.
The minister also said that programs aimed at specific sectors, such as and , do not have a relevant macroeconomic impact on inflation.
He also pointed out that, such as low savings and issues linked to the financial market and economic expectations.
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