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In an interview, the minister said that increase in confidence in the economy already gives return evidence of growth in 2017 and again defended the SGP 241

In an interview with radio program  The Voice of Brazil,  on Monday (31), the Finance Minister, Henrique Meirelles, said with confidence in the Brazilian economy growing, there are indications return growth in 2017. Meirelles also said that economic growth will bring "natural and inevitable consequence" the resumption of employment.

"There are many indications that we, in fact, the economy growing next year," the minister said during the interview.Meirelles again defended the need for economic reforms to the resumption of growth. "Brazil needs to reform the economy to grow and be able to create jobs, generate income for the population and lower inflation."

PEC of Expenses

The minister also stressed that the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) 55, called PEC 241 during the proceedings in the House, will not reduce investment in education and health. The proposed limit public spending on official inflation of the previous year for 20 years.

"What is established is a minimum of spending on health and education, is above the minimum established so far. The Executive and Congress may even approve more spending. So it's something that preserves, yes, investment in these two key areas for society, "he said.

Meirelles compared PEC government spending to reduce expenses of a family that spends beyond the capacity of their income. "Imagine a family that begins to spend more than you earn, taking loans in increasing amounts. This proposal will limit the growth of spending, just as does a family that is spending more than you earn. "

The Finance Minister reiterated that, with the approval of the PEC, will not need to raise taxes. "The increase would be necessary if the costs continue to grow uncontrollably. By the time the government cuts in the flesh, as President Michel Temer said, eliminates the need to raise taxes. "

Source: Portal Brazil, with information from the Agency Brazil