The PL rethinks the Amnesty Bill and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 28 Apr 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Labor Day holiday on Thursday, May 1, is expected to slow political and judicial activity in Brasília. On Tuesday, April 29, the PP and União Brasil will formalize the creation of their new party federation, União Progressista. The PSDB and Podemos may also announce a merger. On Saturday, May 3, the personal income tax exemption bill for individuals earning up to R$ 5,000 per month will begin blocking the Lower House’s agenda.

This week's Talking Points:

 - INSS fraud: a political risk for the government.

 - The government's congressional base weakens.

 - The super-federation is already divided.

 - Congress pushes back; the PL rethinks the Amnesty Bill.

- Governors in 2026: what to expect from Brazil's state leaders.

Now read on...

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