Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is committed Thursday in his inaugural speech for his second term, to boost growth, make budget adjustments while preserving social programs, and to fight against corruption.
“More than anyone, I know that Brazil needs to regain growth. The first steps on this path go through an adjustment of public accounts, an increase in savings, higher growth and productivity of the economy, “said the president to parliament and 27 heads of state and foreign government that made the trip.
“We will do this without any sacrifice of the population, especially the most needy,” said Rousseff who must give a second speech at the headquarters of the presidential palace, the Planalto. During his first term, in which priority was given to social, GDP growth has deteriorated from 7.5% in 2010 to a forecast close to zero this year. Inflation, it exceeded the tolerance limit in November to 6.56%.
The fight against corruption at the heart of the mandate
The president-old 67, who takes office open corruption scandal within the state oil company Petrobras, flagship company of the country also committed, once again, to fight against corruption.
“The Brazilian people want more transparency and the fight against all types of crime, including corruption, and wants justice applies to all. I ‘ am not afraid to face these challenges, “she said. She promised to investigate “rigorously” on the scandal that erupted shortly before his re-election.
The police operation “Quick Wash” showed that corruption was laundered nearly $ 4 billion in ten years. Petrobras faces international investor complaints and rating agencies could lower its rating, what to wear a serious blow to investment plans.
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