Brazil edges toward the Russia-China axis and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 12 May 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Lower House will have a lighter week, with remote sessions. The bill reforming the legal framework for public concessions may arrive in the Senate. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to analyze tax-related matters and the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) concerning the allocation of union dues. President Lula remains in China and is scheduled to begin his return trip to Brazil on Wednesday.

This week's Talking Points:

- Workweek Reform is back on the agenda.

 - Without Bolsonaro, the right struggles for unity.

- Communication is Lula's biggest challenge for 2026.

 - The government is still searching for its footing.

 - Lula's forced cabinet reshuffle.

- The PSD gains strength; the 2026 outlook becomes murkier for the PSDB.

 - Brazil edges toward the Russia-China axis amid global instability.

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