Brazil's Senate on Tuesday approved President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's nominee to lead the central bank, Gabriel Galipolo, who emphasized to lawmakers that the leftist leader was emphatic and clear in guaranteeing him freedom in decision-making.

Brazil’s Senate gave its final approval to Gabriel Galipolo’s nomination as central bank governor late on Tuesday, clearing the change in leadership at an institution that’s struggling to tame inflation expectations.

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's nominee to lead the central bank starting next year, Gabriel Galipolo, said on Tuesday that the leftist leader was emphatic and clear in guaranteeing him freedom in decision making.