The government-STF-Senate coalition is at risk and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 01 Dec 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The first days of December mark the final stretch of the Legislative Branch’s agenda. Negotiations are intensifying around the Budget Guidelines Law, the 2026 Federal Budget, and revenue-raising measures. The Lower House may vote on a bill targeting persistent tax debtors. Jorge Messias, the appointee for the Supreme Court, continues meeting with Senators. His confirmation hearing has been set for December 10. On Thursday, December 4, IBGE will release the third-quarter GDP results.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Key issues on the December agenda.

- Remaining fiscal matters in the legislature.

 - Who benefits from the break between the legislative leaders and both the government and the opposition chiefs?

 - The right's transition.

- The electoral impact of the current Income Tax Reform.

 - The relationship between the executive and legislative branches remains strained.

 - The government-STF-Senate coalition is at risk. 

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