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Tense climate between Bolsonaro and the press
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 05 May 2020

The atmosphere between President Jair Bolsonaro and the press became more tense today. During a conversation with journalists near the Alvorada Palace, in Brasília (DF), Bolsonaro denied that he is interfering politically in the Federal Police (PF) and became irritated when asked if he had reques...

Bolsonaro appoints Federal Police Director amid political tension
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 May 2020

President Jair Bolsonaro appointed Ronaldo Alexandre de Souza as the new director-general of the Federal Police (PF). Rolando was chosen five days after the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, suspended the appointment of the head of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency...

Tensions rise in the political crisis
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 May 2020

Former Minister Sérgio Moro testified to the Federal Police on Saturday, May 2. Possible leaks could shake the political world. The bill that provides aid to states and municipalities will begin to be analyzed in the Lower House. On Monday, May 4, representatives vote on the “war budget” constitu...

GlobalSource Partners' Analyst Webinar Series featuring Lucas de Aragao: The consequences of Sergio Moro's resignation
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 01 May 2020

In this call, Lucas de Aragao discussed the political environment in the aftermath of Sergio Moro's resignation, including President Bolsonaro's positioning and support, and the prospects for Brazil's reform agenda.

In a nod to the bases, Bolsonaro polarizes regarding the Supreme Court
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 30 Apr 2020

Alongside the positive signs made yesterday towards the Federal Supreme Court (STF) with the indications of André Mendonça for the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and José Levi for the Advocacy General of the Union (AGU) – names with good relations in the STF – President Jair Bolsonaro st...

STF blocks Bolsonaro appointee to Federal Police
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 29 Apr 2020

The decision of the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, to suspend the appointment of Alexandre Ramagem to the top position at the Federal Police´s (PF) represents a setback for President Jair Bolsonaro, who had chosen him to replace Maurício Valeixo. In a prelim...

Bolsonaro selects new Justice Minister and Federal Police General Director
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 28 Apr 2020

President Jair Bolsonaro appointed André Mendonça, who until now was the Attorney General of the Union (AGU), as Sergio Moro’s replacement in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. His appointment is a compromise. Mendonça has good relations with the ministers of the Federal Supreme Court ...

Prestige for Paulo Guedes
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 27 Apr 2020

President Jair Bolsonaro on April 27 made important gestures of affirmation toward the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes. In his traditional conversation with journalists near the Alvorada Palace, Bolsonaro was accompanied by Guedes and Ministers Tarcisio Freitas (Infrastructure), Tereza Cristina...

The Centrao and Bolsonaro
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 27 Apr 2020

The exit of Minister Sérgio Moro will continue to create ripples in Brasília. His resignation may affect votes in Congress such as the constitutional amendment proposal on the “war budget” and the pandemic aid package for states and municipalities. Requests for the creation of a Parliamentary Inq...

The biggest crisis of the Bolsonaro government so far
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 24 Apr 2020

The resignation of Sergio Moro from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security – a consequence of the dismissal of the director-general of the Federal Police (PF), Maurício Valeixo – represents a major loss for the Jair Bolsonaro government. Added to the symbolism of his departure, especially gi...

The consequences of Moro’s resignation
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 24 Apr 2020 · 1 response

The exit of the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sergio Moro, from the Bolsonaro administration on the heels of the dismissal of the general-director of the Federal Police, Maurício Valeixo, has the potential to provoke profound changes. It is important to note that Moro’s exit, as the mo...

Dispute over the direction of the economy
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 23 Apr 2020

The announcement of the Pró-Brasil program – public investment measures to increase job creation and economic growth with a focus on infrastructure – evinced a dispute in the Jair Bolsonaro government over the direction of the economy in the post-pandemic period. Practically at the same time that...

Government intensifies political articulation
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 23 Apr 2020

Negotiations are underway with the aim of easing relations between the Planalto Palace and the National Congress. Alongside the military wing’s actions to mend the relationship between Jair Bolsonaro and Rodrigo Maia, the president of the Republic will also meet with the Mayor of Salvador, ACM Ne...

Bolsonaro’s dual strategy
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 20 Apr 2020

After the negative repercussions of his participation in a protest with supporters that supported a military intervention and the closing of the Federal Supreme Court and Congress, President Jair Bolsonaro, when leaving the official residence at the Alvorada Palace, stated that Congress and the S...

Bolsonaro: The risks of radicalizing the narrative
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 20 Apr 2020

Despite the Tuesday, April 21, holiday, this will be a busy week. The Lower House may vote on urgency for the bill that institutes compulsory loans for companies with assets greater than R$ 1 billion. Congress may also vote on the provisional measure that reduces salaries and working hours, as we...

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