Polarization takes to the streets

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 01 Jun 2020 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

President Jair Bolonaro will have to respond to a case in the Superior Electoral Court that calls for the annulment of his electoral ticket. States and municipalities should receive part of the R$ 60bn in aid from the federal government. This week, civil servants who wish to run for office in the municipal elections must vacate their positions.

This week's Talking Points

* Polarization takes to the streets.

* Developments in the institutional crisis.

* GDP and unemployment put pressure on the economic team.

* The Centrão shows its support of the government.

* Bolsonarismo vs. anti-Bolsonarismo.

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