11 Quotes by Guido Mantega

We have a robust trade surplus and, thus, low vulnerability; the country risk premium is declining, despite the fact that a new minister of Finance has just assumed command; and long-term interest rates, which might indicate some change in the international market, continue to fall.

Lula is going to build a government based on alliances, a government in which businessmen, bankers, trade unions -- the whole of society -- will participate. The trademark of Lula's government will be participation.

If these companies don't grow they will be absorbed by competitors. We will support these companies, including their international actions.

We plan on implementing policies that will supplement the deficiencies of the market ... compliment it with actions of the state.

The government will be making every effort to bring down interest rates more and more so that sustainable growth can be consolidated.

We cannot create artificiality, we cannot evade the principles of the floating exchange rate.

We want to make this growth feasible by exercising fiscal responsibility.

Brazil has never been more attractive to foreign investors. The fundamentals of Brazil are solid, and in this election year we are in a comfortable position.

Brazil has a competitive advantage and an important place internationally. So, we need to support these companies.