Drop in 2026 PLOA Investments

Public Investments are fundamental for the development of the country's infrastructure and essential services.

The 2026 Annual Budget Bill (PLOA) presents proposals that reflect a growing concern about the reduction in investments allocated to public works.

With a floor of R$1.4 billion, the budget shows a significant drop in the total allocated to the PAC and limitations on new initiatives.

In this article, we will explore the implications of this budget proposal and the consequences for ongoing projects, highlighting the Oncological Hospital of Brasília as an emblematic example of the current situation.

Investment floor of R$1.4 billion in the 2026 PLOA

The 2026 Annual Budget Bill (PLOA) sets an investment floor of R$ 83 billion, signaling a government strategy to maintain essential investments in a scenario of fiscal restrictions.

However, there is a drop in investments, especially in public works, reflecting the government's need to review priorities and adjust the budget to new economic realities.

The reduction in amounts allocated to the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) highlights this trend.

Resources increased from R$ 60.5 billion in 2025 to R$ 52.9 billion in 2026, as highlighted by State of Sao Paulo.

This occurs in a context of expansion of constitutional floors and the consequent limitation of budgetary space for new investments, as indicated by CNN Brazil.

Therefore, even with R$ 83 billion in proposed investments, the drop in investments reflects economic challenges and strategic choices that directly influence the development of vital infrastructure.

Reduction of PAC Resources between 2025 and 2026

The Annual Budget Bill (PLOA) for 2026 presents a significant reduction in resources allocated to the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), compared to 2025. This change directly impacts public investment, affecting important projects, such as the construction of the Brasília Oncology Hospital.

Let's explore this change in more detail based on the available data.

This reduction of R$ 7.6 billion arises in a context of budgetary priorities where, according to Estadão, the government prioritizes the expansion of constitutional floors, leaving less room for new investments.

With less funding, important projects may face delays, negatively impacting the country's infrastructure and public health.

With that, it is relevant to analyze how these budgetary choices will influence the development of key sectors and the continuity of essential urban works.

Budget for Continuity of Ongoing Works

The budget for the continuation of ongoing works in the PLOA 2026 establishes an amount of R$ 19.2 billion.

However, this amount is shown to be insufficient compared to R$ 25.6 billion provided for in the PLDO.

The reduction in the amount allocated to maintenance and completion of works reflects significant challenges in the management of public investments.

Learn more about the construction budget in 2026.

The reduction in resources could severely affect the progress of essential projects, such as the construction of the Brasília Oncology Hospital, with only 2,07% of execution.

The need to rethink planning is evident given budget constraints and project prioritization.

• R$ 19.2 billion destined in 2026
• R$ 25.6 billion provided for in the PLDO
• Failure of R$ 6.4 billion

Furthermore, the budget drop allocated to the PAC, rising from R$ 60.5 billion in 2025 to R$ 52.9 billion in 2026, further complicates the scenario for new initiatives.

A retraction of investments demonstrates the growing difficulty in meeting demands, pressured by the expansion of constitutional floors.

Oncology Hospital of Brasília: Construction Halted

O Oncology Hospital of Brasilia, an initiative long awaited by the population of the Federal District, faces significant challenges in its construction.

Currently, the work is only 2,07% completed, as reported in the Novacap's official website.

The work stoppage raises concerns not only due to the delay in delivery, but mainly due to the direct impact on public health in the region, which lacks a specialized oncology center.

The government's initial expectation was that the unit would be operational, offering 172 beds, including 20 ICU beds.

Unfortunately, the works stopped delay these essential benefits to the population.

While the government struggles to secure resources, the community remains in waiting, aware that the completion of this project will be a milestone for improving health services, but without a concrete completion date.

This indecision highlights the urgency of taking decisive action to resume progress on the project, aiming to alleviate the suffering of patients who depend on this future specialized care.

Factors Limiting New Investments in 2026

In the 2026 Annual Budget Bill (PLOA), the government faces considerable challenges that limit new investments, especially in crucial areas such as public works.

One of the main factors is the expansion of constitutional floors, which are minimum amounts allocated to sectors such as health and education.

This increase inevitably reduces budgetary flexibility for other investments.

• Expansion of constitutional floors
• Reduction of PAC resources

A retraction of the PAC (Growth Acceleration Program) is another crucial point.

The budget allocated to the PAC fell significantly from R$$ 60.5 billion in 2025 to R$$ 52.9 billion in 2026, directly affecting the government's ability to invest in new construction and infrastructure.

This resulted in fewer resources for the continuation of ongoing projects, such as the construction of the Brasília Oncology Hospital, which is only 2,07% completed.

and as pointed out in 2026 Budget, the combination of these factors creates a restrictive environment, hindering new investments essential for the country's development.

Public Investments in essential works face a challenging scenario for 2026. The reduction in the PAC budget and insufficient funding for ongoing works could compromise the progress of infrastructure in the country, making a reassessment of budget priorities urgent.