The government published the details of the Desenrola 2 program, Congressman Jardim presented his report on the bill addressing critical minerals, and Lula travels to the U.S tomorrow to meet with Trump

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 05 May 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The government announced the Desenrola 2 program, one of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s key bets to improve his approval ratings. The new program has four pillars: Desenrola Families, considered the main one; Desenrola FIES; Desenrola Businesses; and Desenrola Rural. Yesterday, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim presented his report on the bill addressing critical minerals. In his report, the rapporteur established that the federal government may impose conditions and require value-added commitments in the export of minerals considered strategic. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva travels to the United States tomorrow for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade relations between Brazil and the United States.

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