Isabel Mendes

Isabel Mendes is a technical advisor for the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), where she focuses on agricultural credit and policy. She recently highlighted the inadequacy of the budget allocated for the Plano Safra, arguing that the projected figures fail to meet the needs of the agricultural sector given the rising Selic rates. Her expertise emphasizes the challenges facing Brazilian farmers in securing necessary financial support amidst tightening monetary policies.