Exclusive: Drought could make Brazil lower 2014 fiscal goal - source

(Reuters) - A severe drought stretching Brazil's finances by pushing up its energy bill could force the government to lower its primary budget surplus target this year, a senior official told Reuters.

Brazil spending on power generation may stretch budget

BRASILIA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Brazil's fiscal accounts, already under close scrutiny by rating agencies, could suffer a new blow this year as the government picks up the bill for rising energy prices.