BRAZIL POLITICS
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Cristiano Noronha
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Justice Marques will assume the presidency of the TSE, Durigan expects the bill authorizing the government to use oil revenues to be voted on this week, and Ciro Gomes said he will not be running for President
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 May 2026
Justice Kassio Nunes Marques officially assumes the presidency of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) today. He will lead the court during the 2026–2028 term and will therefore preside over this year’s elections. Yesterday, Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that he expects the complementa...
The succession chessboard in three key states and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 11 May 2026
The Special Committee in the Lower House discussing the end of the 6x1 work schedule will hear from Finance Minister Dario Durigan and the head of the Presidential Secretariat-General, Guilherme Boulos. Justice Kassio Nunes Marques will be sworn in as president of the Superior Electoral Court (TS...
The committee on the 6x1 work schedule will hear from the Finance Minister, the rapporteur for the bill on the MEI revenue threshold should present his work plan, and Justice Marques will assume the presidency of the TSE
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 11 May 2026
The Special Committee in the Lower House discussing the end of the 6x1 work schedule will hold two public hearings this week. On Tuesday (May 12), the committee will hear from Finance Minister Dario Durigan. The rapporteur for Complementary Bill (PLP) No. 108/21, which raises the maximum annual g...
Trump said his meeting with Lula went well, Justice Carmen Lúcia issued her opinion on the oil royalties case, and the House Committee on the 6x1 work schedule will hear from Dario Durigan
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 May 2026
President Lula held another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Shortly after the meeting, Trump wrote on social media that the discussion was “very good” and that new meetings between representatives of both countries will be scheduled in the coming months to address bilateral issues. Supr...
The latest poll shows little change to the electoral landscape, Lula will meet with Trump today, and the Lower House approved a bill establishing the National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 07 May 2026
Another presidential succession poll was released yesterday. Conducted by Canal Meio/Ideia Big Data, the poll showed little change compared to previous polls, with President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) remaining well ahead of the other prospective candidates. Today, President Lula will...
The Special Committee on the 6x1 work schedule presented its work plan, the STF will review the new rules for the distribution of oil royalties, and today is the deadline for Lula to sign into law sentencing guidelines bill
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 06 May 2026
The Special Committee reviewing the proposal to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule (PEC 221/19) presented yesterday its work plan for this month. The presentation of the rapporteur’s report is scheduled for May 20, Today, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear direct constitutional challenges aga...
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
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 J...
Executive Branch weakens further and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 May 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the Desenrola II program. The Special Committee discussing the end of the 6x1 work schedule will present its work plan. At the Supreme Court, attention turns to the trial of direct actions of unconstitutionality challenging Law No. 12,734/12, which es...
Lula will announce a new program aimed at reducing household debt, the special committee on the 6x1 work schedule proposal will meet to discuss the work plan, and the STF will decide on the distribution of oil royalties
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 May 2026
Today, President Lula will announce Desenrola II, a program aimed at reducing household debt. The signing ceremony for the provisional measure is scheduled for this morning at the Planalto Palace. Tomorrow, the special committee reviewing the proposed constitutional amendment to end the six-days-...