Week of July 3

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 03 Jul 2017 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The president of the Constitution and Justice chooses the rapporteur for the accusation against President Michel Temer. Although he has 10 sessions to present his defense, Temer is expected to do so this week. The Senate may vote on an urgency request for Labor Reform, but the vote on the bill itself could be postponed until July 12. On Tuesday, PMDB Senators choose the new leader of the party (replacing Renan Calheiros, who left the position last Wednesday, June 28).

This week’s Talking Points:
* Janot’s missteps and consequences
* Calendar for the accusation against Temer
* Governing coalition shrinks; Temer still protected
* Labor Reform enters a decisive phase
* Main topics in July

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