The third way in crisis and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 02 May 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The União Brasil may decide whether it will leave the third-way alliance. On May 7, former President Lula is expected to launch his candidacy for the Planalto Palace. In the House, deputies will try to vote on the national nursing salary floor. In the Senate, the Auxílio Brasil provisional measure may be put to a vote. In terms of the economy, the highlight is the Central Bank meeting on interest rates.

This week's Talking Points:

* Main items on the agenda in May.

* President Bolsonaro's economic measures.

* The elections may generate institutional tension.

* Timid gestures toward the center.

* The third way in crisis.

* May 1 reflects a polarized country.

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