BRAZIL POLITICS
Analysts
Murillo de Aragão
Founder, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
Cristiano Noronha
Partner, Political Consultancy Arko AdviceEvents
Recent Country Insights
One dead after bombing in front of the STF, the government is concerned about the approval of Tax Reform regulation by the end of the year, and the bill on parliamentary fund transfers should be put to a vote next week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 14 Nov 2024
Regarding the explosions that occurred yesterday (November 13) in Brasília (DF), at the Praça dos Três Poderes, leaving one man dead, it is worth noting that, instead of invoking fear, it rekindles a sense of unity among the branches of government and authorities in defense of democracy, reminisc...
A new poll shows the government’s disapproval rating has reached the highest level yet, the market awaits the announcement of the fiscal package, and Senator Barros made changes to the carbon credit bill
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 13 Nov 2024
Yesterday, CNT/MDA released a government approval rating poll. Disapproval of the government has reached its highest level since Lula began his third term. In May 2023, it was at 35% and has now risen to 46%. Meanwhile, the market awaits the announcement of the fiscal adjustment promised by the g...
Haddad will meet with Lula to discuss the fiscal package, Deputy Hilton’s proposal on working hours is gaining attention, and the regulation of Tax Reform continues to be discussed in the CCJ
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 Nov 2024
The Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, stated that he will meet with President Lula today to discuss the progress of the fiscal package. According to him, the President requested the inclusion of another ministry in the fiscal effort. The initiative by the PSOL leader in the House, Deputy Erik...
Challenges surrounding the spending review package and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 Nov 2024
The government is expected to send fiscal adjustment proposals to Congress. In the Senate, two important bills are on the agenda: the new rules for parliamentary fund transfers and the carbon market. Additionally, the Senate’s Committee on Constitution and Justice resumes public hearings on the t...
Negotiations on spending cuts continue, the bill on parliamentary fund transfers may be put to a vote, and the Senate CCJ will resume the public hearings on Tax Reform next week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 Nov 2024
Negotiations around spending cuts continue today. President Lula is scheduled to meet this afternoon to discuss the spending cut package with government leaders. According to the government leader in Congress, Senator Randolfe Rodrigues (PT-AP), the bill regarding parliamentary fund transfers wil...
The Budget Execution Board meets to discuss the fiscal measures package, Lula said in an interview that the spending cuts cannot affect the most vulnerable, and there is also pressure to increase spending
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 07 Nov 2024
According to Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, the meeting to finalize fiscal measures has been scheduled for this morning. At that time, President Lula will meet with the ministers that comprise the Budget Execution Board (JEO). Yesterday, in an interview with Rede TV!, Lula stated that fiscal a...
Discussions continue on spending cut measures, more congressional caucuses announce their support for Hugo Motta, and the CCJ extended the discussion timeline on the Tax Reform regulation bill
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 06 Nov 2024 · 1 response
Internal discussions on spending cut measures continue. There is a chance these measures may be announced later this week. New congressional caucuses formally announced their support for Hugo Motta's (Republicanos-PB) candidacy yesterday: the PSB, PDT, and the PSDB/Cidadania federation. Together,...
Haddad is expected to announce a package of measures by the end of the week, negotiations continue on the parliamentary fund transfers bill, and the Senate may vote on the carbon market bill
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 05 Nov 2024
Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance released a statement at the end of the day, noting that during yesterday's meeting, the country’s fiscal situation was presented and understood, as well as the proposals under discussion. The measures are expected to be announced by the end of the week, although...
The uncertain path to 2026 and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 Nov 2024
The House may vote on the bill regarding the new rules for the payment of parliamentary fund transfers. In the Senate, leaders are trying to reach an agreement on the carbon market bill. Elmar Nascimento may announce his withdrawal from the candidacy for the presidency of the House. The Central B...