What to expect from the municipal elections and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 29 Jan 2024 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

In the last week of the congressional recess, the government is negotiating solutions to a series of disagreements with Congress. Payroll tax relief and vetoes of congressional funds continue to create tension. The president of the House, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), is trying to discuss friction between the Executive and Legislative branches. Former STF Justice Ricardo Lewandowski takes office at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. In the economy, the highlight is the first Copom meeting of 2024 to set the interest rate.

This week's Talking Points:

 * Party leaders in the House

* What to expect from the municipal elections

* The continued erosion of Bolsonarismo

* Congress reacts to the labor ordinance

* "New Industry", old problems

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