Flávio under pressure and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 18 May 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The rapporteur of the bill addressing the end of the 6x1 work schedule, Congressman Leo Prates (Republicanos-BA), is set to present his report before the Lower House Special Committee. In the Senate, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP) may move forward with the rare earths bill and the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC). The government’s congressional coalition is also expected to continue exploiting the controversy involving Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) and banker Daniel Vorcaro. Five presidential polls are scheduled for release this week.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Flávio's candidacy under pressure.

 - Is Lula consolidating his front-runner status?

- The cost of popularity.

 - Is Flávio’s leadership on the right under threat?

- Vorcaro, the wild card in the presidential race.

- Agribusiness demands in an election year.

 - The government is expected to rely on the expiration of Provisional Measures. 

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