Entrenched polarization and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 23 Jun 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The government may present party leaders with a proposal for a 10% across-the-board cut in tax benefits. According to Deputy Finance Minister Dario Durigan, the Manaus Free Trade Zone and personal income tax deductions would be preserved. Arthur Lira (PP-AL) is expected to present his report on the bill that exempts individuals earning up to R$ 5,000 per month from income tax.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Short-term challenges for the government.

- The government faces defeats but manages to delay greater setbacks.

- Vetoes: more losses on the horizon.

 - Entrenched polarization.

 - Is the PSD moving closer to Bolsonarismo?

Now read on...

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