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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 38,137 | 31 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,369 | $240,000 | 150$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,103 | $1,500,000 | 889$ |
| Totals | 3 | 221,284,373 | 131,503 | $1,746,900 | 1,045$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Paulo Guedes, the former minister in the Bolsonaro government, attempted to present a proposal for tax reform.
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Portugal:
Paulo Guedes spoke to the Lusa agency about the crisis affecting grape sales.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes, a former economy minister, is referenced in discussions about tax policies for the wealthy.
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Liechtenstein:
Guedes is the former Minister of Economy whom Lula accused of making bravado statements.
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Liechtenstein:
Longe de mim defender Paulo Guedes, que de fato chutou o pau da barraca a partir da PEC dos precatórios.
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Brazil:
Paulo Guedes signed the nomination of Guilherme Bibiani, which was later not published.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes is referenced alongside Bolsonaro in relation to their economic policies and the criticism they faced.
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Liechtenstein:
Paulo Guedes was called derogatory names by a federal deputy during a session.
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Ecuador:
Paulo Guedes is a former Minister of Economy of Brazil credited with comparing Guyana to Dubai.
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Liechtenstein:
Guedes is noted for his proposals that have been criticized in the context of economic policy.
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