The right's agenda in Congress and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 26 Jan 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Lower House President Hugo Motta (Republicans–PB) is meeting with party leaders to define the legislative agenda for the year. São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans) is scheduled to meet with former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) on Thursday, January 29. On the economic front, attention is focused on the first meeting of the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) to decide on the benchmark interest rate. The Paraná Institute will release a presidential succession poll on Thursday.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Tarcísio and the Presidential Palace.

- Is the PT's erosion in the Northeast undermining Lula's position in the region?

 - Campaign platforms in São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

 - Vetoes, congressional inquiries and the Supreme Court shape the right's agenda in Congress.

 - Nikolas's walk shows mobilization strength.

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