The positioning of "independent" voters and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 17 Nov 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The holiday (Black Consciousness Day) on Thursday reduces congressional activity this week. In the Lower House, the highlight is the attempt to vote on the Anti-Gang Bill. In the Senate, the Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) may discuss the bill on the taxation of betting platforms and fintechs. The government will publish the budget and financial programming decree. Lula signs the Income Tax bill and travels to Africa to attend the G20 meeting. The U.S. government may present a proposal to Brazil to reverse the tariff package imposed on the country.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Government support in the Lower House remains stable in October.

 - Priority legislative agenda in the final stretch of 2025.

 - Possible scenarios for 2026.

 - The positioning of "independent" voters.

 - The Anti-Gang bill creates limited fallout for the right.

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