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Central Bank reported an increase in Brazilian external debt in April, with long-term stock above US$ 295 billion, while balance of payments data also showed entry into stocks, exit in fixed income, and a larger deficit in international travel.
Brazilian external debt reached US$ 416.976 billion in April, estimated the Central Bank this Tuesday (26), when releasing the balance of payments, with an increase over the US$ 401.187 billion in March.
External debt has monthly increase
The stock reported by the Central Bank includes commitments of different terms. The long-term portion totaled US$ 295.290 billion in April, while short-term debt was US$ 121.686 billion.
The variation increases the volume reported by the authority. The numbers are part of external statistics monitored to measure the country’s financial obligations abroad.
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Foreign investors return to stocks
In addition to external debt, the balance showed a net inflow of US$ 986 million in stocks in April. In the same month of 2025, this flow had been negative by US$ 803 million.
In investment funds, the balance was positive at US$ 113 million. A year earlier, there was a net outflow of US$ 634 million. Fixed income securities had a negative result of US$ 477 million, compared to an inflow of US$ 1.950 billion in April 2025.
From January to April, foreign investment in stocks totals US$ 8.008 billion. Funds record a negative balance of US$ 2.591 billion, while domestic securities accumulate an inflow of US$ 6.774 billion.
The Central Bank informs that these statistics consider dollar inflows and outflows in these categories. Therefore, they do not reflect the market movements of non-residents on B3.
Travel increases net outflow
The international travel account had a deficit of US$ 1.456 billion in April, above the US$ 875 million recorded in April 2025.
Brazilians spent US$ 2.293 billion abroad, while foreigners spent US$ 837 million in Brazil. In 2026, the accumulated deficit reaches US$ 4.289 billion; in 2025, it was US$ 11.536 billion.
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