Brazil: Rousseff Swears in 10 New Cabinet Ministers

2015-10-06 5

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff swore in 10 new ministers in a move that is part of a reform package that seeks to reduce government spending. Part of Rousseff's austerity measures include a reduction in government ministries. Yesterday's move was also aimed at reunifying the ruling coalition ahead of a congressional vote on the reforms. Finance Minister Joaquim Levy said the 2016 budget, which includes a financial transaction tax, seeks to restart sustained economic growth. teleSUR