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The President is expected to sanction the budget today, and the Supreme Court to rule on jurisdictions in Lula's cases
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 22 Apr 2021
Today is the last day for President Bolsonaro to sanction the 2021 Federal Budget. An agreement was reached with Congress earlier this week to approve some expenses beyond the spending ceiling, such as health expenses and investment programs for the private sector. The Budget is expected to be s...
Agreement reached on the 2021 Federal Budget
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 20 Apr 2021
An agreement has been reached between the Legislative and Executive branches on the 2021 Federal Budget. Around R$ 100 billion in expenses were approved beyond the spending ceiling – R$ 44 billion of which will go toward the emergency aid program, R$ 20 billion for the vaccination program, R$ 12 ...
The Covid CPI is a source of tension and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 19 Apr 2021
The Wednesday holiday this week means reduced activity in Brasília. We highlight the sanctioning of the Budget on Thursday. Congress will analyze vetoes and the bill that allows for increased expenditures. The Federal Supreme Court rules on the partiality of former Minister Sérgio Moro. President...
The 2021 Budget will be concluded this week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 19 Apr 2021
The 2021 Budget will be concluded this week, as the deadline for presidential sanction is Thursday, April 22. President Bolsonaro is expected to veto some parts of the proposal, which should be analyzed by Congress today or tomorrow. The government is also considering submitting a bill that allow...
The STF confirmed Minister Fachin's decision and annulled the convictions against former President Lula
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 16 Apr 2021
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) confirmed Minister Edson Fachin’s decision and annulled the convictions against former President Lula, maintaining his eligibility. Lula should remain eligible unless he is convicted in another case before the deadline for the election’s candidate registration on A...
Government in the minority on the Senate Covid CPI committee
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 15 Apr 2021
The members of the Senate’s Covid CPI have been nominated, and the government is in the minority on this committee. The government is now looking to prevent the opposition from obtaining one of the CPI’s key positions: president and rapporteur. The Budgetary Guidelines Law (LDO) should be submitt...
The STF to analyze two important matters today
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 14 Apr 2021
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) will analyze two important matters today. First, Minister Luís Roberto Barroso’s decision to decree the installation of the COVID CPI in the Federal Senate will be reviewed. His decision will likely be approved, as there was a similar case in the court previously t...
Covid-19 CPI: Questions and answers
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 Apr 2021
In this report, we review some of the most frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 CPI in the Federal Senate. Following STF Minister Luis Roberto Barroso’s decision (which should be ratified by the plenary of the Supreme Court), what are the next steps for the installation of the CPI? ...
The STF will decide Lula's future and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 Apr 2021
On Wednesday, the Federal Supreme Court will hear appeals against the decision by Minister Edson Fachin that annulled the convictions of former President Lula. By Thursday, the government must send Congress the PLDO 2021. In the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco will read the request for the creation of th...
Changes in the Armed Forces and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 05 Apr 2021
The government initiates the new phase of emergency aid payments, which could have a positive impact on evaluations of the administration. On Wednesday, the Lower House may vote on the bill that allows private companies to purchase vaccines. The Federal Supreme Court decides on the Patent Law. On...
Pressure for more emergency aid and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 29 Mar 2021
President Jair Bolsonaro leads the first meeting of the National Coordination Committee for the Pandemic Response. The new Public Tender Law should be sanctioned on Thursday. Wednesday is the deadline for the functioning of the Joint Committee on Tax Reform. This week's Talking Points: ...
Political tension increases and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 22 Mar 2021
Dr. Marcelo Queiroga will take office as the new Minister of Health. President Jair Bolsonaro will meet with the heads of the legislative and judiciary branches to discuss pandemic measures. In Congress, we highlight the possible vote on the 2021 Budget. The Central Bank releases the minutes of m...
The progress of reforms and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 15 Mar 2021
This Monday, the Emergency Amendment will be promulgated. The government will then draft the Provisional Measure for stimulus payments. Arthur Lira (PP-AL) said that he expects the report on Tax Reform to be presented this week. On Wednesday, Congress will analyze presidential vetoes. In the econ...
The Lula effect and the 2022 election
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 09 Mar 2021 · 1 response
The decision by Minister Edson Fachin, of the Federal Supreme Court, which places Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential race, obviously changes the scenario. Despite the disorganization on the left, Lula has a strong potential to unite political forces, including those to his right on ...
Justice Fachin’s decision means Lula is eligible to run
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 Mar 2021 · 1 response
On Monday, Minister Edson Fachin, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), decided to annul the convictions of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the 13th Circuit Court of Curitiba. According to the minister, the cases should be the responsibility of the Federal Justice Court of the Federal...