Lula's strategy pays off and other weekly topics
The National Congress holds its first concentrated legislative session ahead of the elections. Political parties have until August 15 to register their candidates with the Electoral Court. Electoral campaigning begins the following day. Seven polls on presidential voting intentions and the federal government’s approval ratings are scheduled to be released. The government may launch the National Logistics Plan 2050.
This week's Talking Points:
* Flávio without the Centrão—Lula's strategy paid off.
* The volatility of independent voters.
* The incumbency factor across the states.
* The importance of vice-presidential candidates.
* The anti-corruption agenda takes center stage in the presidential race.
* Eyeing reelection, Alcolumbre bets on neutrality.
* Congress's concentrated voting period likely to yield few results.
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