The Senate approved the Sentencing Bill, Congress should vote on the Federal Budget on Friday, and the Minister of Tourism stepped down from his position

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 18 Dec 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Senate floor approved yesterday the Sentencing Bill (PL 2,162/23), which reduces the sentences of those convicted for the January 8, 2023 attacks. The bill now moves to presidential consideration. Congress will hold a joint session on Friday morning, December 19, to vote on the 2026 Annual Budget Bill (PLOA). In addition to the 2026 budget (PLN 15/25), the agenda includes 23 other bills authorizing additional budgetary credits for 2025, benefiting several ministries and agencies within the Judiciary and Executive branches. President Lula announced yesterday, at the end of the cabinet meeting, the departure of Celso Sabino from the Ministry of Tourism. União Brasil, which had appointed Sabino, requested the position after the minister was expelled from the party. The appointee to replace him is Gustavo Feliciano, son of Congressman Damião Feliciano (União Brasil–PB).

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