Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Fiscal Crimes Law (Lei dos Crimes Fiscais) Enacted
Category
Economic
Date
2000-10-19
Country
Brazil
Description

The Law No. 10,028 is often associated with strengthening rules around fiscal responsibility and accountability crimes. The law amended parts of the Penal Code and other key statutes dealing with liability of public officials. It helped define criminal consequences for certain unlawful conduct tied to public finances and governance. The law is frequently cited in discussions of budget discipline and public administration responsibility.