Paulo Guedes
Paulo Guedes is a Brazilian economist and politician who served as the Minister of Economy from 2019 to 2022 under President Jair Bolsonaro. Known for his neoliberal economic policies, he advocated for fiscal reforms, privatizations, and a reduction of state intervention in the economy. Guedes played a significant role in shaping Brazil's economic agenda during his tenure, focusing on controlling public spending and promoting economic growth. His tenure was marked by challenges, including the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and political pressures, which led to scrutiny of his policies and their effectiveness.
Born on Aug 24, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 5.67 | 0.13% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 294,239 | $1,500,000 | 2,091$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 4 | 211,087,664 | 294,257 | $1,506,900 | 2,094$ |
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Recent Mentions
Brazil:
He was the minister in the previous government who proposed a project to tax dividends.
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Brazil:
Paulo Guedes was the former Minister of Economy who proposed a tax on profits and dividends.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes is mentioned as the former Minister of Economy who sent a proposal to the Chamber in 2021.
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Brazil:
Paulo Guedes was the Minister of Economy who proposed the taxation of profits and dividends at 15%.
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Liechtenstein:
Haddad referred to the legacy he had to manage in relation to Paulo Guedes.
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Brazil:
Haddad compared Galípolo's situation to the challenges he faced after assuming the Fazenda from Paulo Guedes.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes is the former Minister of Economy under Bolsonaro, whose ultraliberal policies are being overshadowed by Trump's tax strategies.
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Liechtenstein:
Gontijo criticizes the phased approach to tax reform adopted by former Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes.
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Liechtenstein:
Rafaelo Abritta worked with Paulo Guedes during the Bolsonaro government.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes is a former Minister of the Economy who collaborated with Joaquim Leite on various green initiatives.
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