BRAZIL POLITICS
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Murillo de Aragão
Founder, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
Cristiano Noronha
Partner, Political Consultancy Arko AdviceRecent Country Insights
Congress may vote on the presidential veto on the sentencing framework, the proposal on Central Bank autonomy may be put to a vote next week, and Dario Durigan discussed potential support for indebted rural producers
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 09 Apr 2026
The President of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), signaled yesterday that he intends to put to a vote the presidential veto on the sentencing framework bill related to those involved in the January 8, 2023, attacks. He also stated that he plans to convene a joint session “as soon as possib...
The proposal on the 6x1 work schedule is expected to be put to a vote by the end of May, the House may vote on the proposal regarding the SUAS, and Durigan presented a program aimed at addressing household debt
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 Apr 2026
Yesterday, the President of the Lower House, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), reaffirmed that the proposal to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule (PEC 221/19) is expected to be voted on the floor by the end of May. Today, the Lower House may vote on Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) 383/17, which ...
The government announced a new set of measures to curb rising fuel prices, an MP should establish a subsidy of R$850 per ton of imported LPG, and a decree was issued to eliminate PIS/Cofins taxes on aviation fuel
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 07 Apr 2026
The federal government announced yesterday a new set of measures to curb rising fuel prices driven by the war in Iran. The main initiative is the establishment of a diesel subsidy, applicable to both imported fuel and domestically produced output. To mitigate the impact on vulnerable households, ...
Rejection weighs more heavily on Lula and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 06 Apr 2026
President Lula may sign a provisional measure on diesel subsidies, along with support measures for the aviation sector. The government may also submit a proposal to Congress to end the 6x1 work schedule. With the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court, the government is resuming...
Lula is expected to issue a subsidy for imported diesel, the Executive Office may submit a bill on the 6x1 work schedule, and the Organized Crime CPI may hear from Galipolo and Campos Neto
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 06 Apr 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) is expected this week to issue a provisional measure creating a subsidy for imported diesel in an effort to mitigate price increases amid the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Executive Branch may also send Congress a bill proposing the elim...
Jorge Messia’s nomination to the STF was finally submitted to the Senate, Senator Pacheco formally joined the PSB, and Rogério Ceron stated that the provisional measure on a diesel subsidy should be published by next week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 02 Apr 2026
Yesterday, the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) was finally submitted to the Senate. The nomination will be reviewed by the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee before being voted on by the full chamber. Also yesterday, Senator Rodrigo Pacheco formally joined ...
Lula announced that Alckmin will remain his running mate for VP, 80% of Brazil’s states want a subsidy proposal for imported diesel, and Senator Rodrigo Pacheco will leave the PSD and formally join the PSB today
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 01 Apr 2026
Yesterday, during a ministerial meeting, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed that Geraldo Alckmin will remain his running mate for vice president. In recent weeks, there had been considerable speculation that Lula might offer the position to the MDB or PSD parties. The Ministry of Finan...
The PSD selected Governor Caiado as its presidential candidate, President Lula will hold a cabinet meeting, and today is the deadline for Lula to sign into law the bill that increases paternity leave to 20 days by 2029
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 31 Mar 2026
The PSD has announced Ronaldo Caiado as its candidate for president. Today, Caiado is expected to resign as governor of Goiás. Today, President Lula (PT) will meet with his cabinet. During the meeting, the administration will conduct a review of the Lula III government with the aim of aligning it...
Popularity vs. elections and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 30 Mar 2026
The pace of work in Brasília will be reduced due to the holiday (Good Friday). It will still be a busy week, with governors stepping down, cabinet reshuffles, and party affiliations. The party-switching window ends on April 3. The deadline for mandatory resignations is April 4. The government may...