The government regains the narrative and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 14 Jul 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

This is the final week of legislative activity in Congress before the recess begins on July 18. The House may vote on proposals related to court-ordered government payments (precatórios) and environmental licensing. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hold a conciliation meeting between the Executive and Legislative branches regarding the increase in the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF) and compensatory measures.

This week's Talking Points:

- The final week before the legislative recess.

 - The income tax exemption report pleases the government, but pressure for changes persists.

- The government regains the narrative, and Lula stands to benefit.

 - Fernando Haddad's political future.

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