Tax Reform: Will it happen now? and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 20 Jul 2020 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The main topic of the week is Tax Reform, the first phase of which will be delivered to the Congress by the government on Tuesday. The proposal unifies the PIS and Cofins taxes. The Lower House will function only​ on Monday and Tuesday, and may vote on the constitutional amendment that extends the Fundeb (Fund for Maintenance and Development of Basic Education) and increases federal participation from 10% to 20%.

This week's Talking Points:

* Tax Reform: Will it happen now?

* Confidence shaken.

* Priority MPs may expire.

* Pressure on the government.

* Car Wash forces transition in the PMDB.

Now read on...

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