The government’s economic measures may be positive for Bolsonaro’s popularity, the House may vote on the Auxílio Brasil MP, and Bolsonaro stated he would not comply with the STF decision if it approves the revision of indigenous lands demarcation

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 26 Apr 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Yesterday, an FSB/BTG Pactual poll showed that the gap between Lula and Bolsonaro dropped from 14% to 9% from March to April. The government has started the early payment of the 13th salary installment for INSS retirees and pensioners. The likelihood that the vote on the Auxílio Brasil provisional measure will be put off until tomorrow is high. Government allies believe the proposal does not need to be put to a vote, while the opposition believes Congress needs to express its opinion on the measure. Yesterday, at an agribusiness event, Bolsonaro said that he could refuse to comply with the Supreme Federal Court's order if it approves the revision of the demarcation of indigenous lands. The case is stalled in the STF and, if approved, has the potential to expand indigenous lands in the country.

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