More questions than answers in the presidential succession and other weekly topics
The extended holiday (April 18–21) is expected to slow activity in the Legislative branch. On Tuesday, April 15, the government will send the Budget Guidelines Bill (PLDO) to Congress. The government is also expected to file the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC). The União Brasil party is discussing a leadership change in the Lower House and the appointment of Pedro Lucas (MA) to the Ministry of Communications.
This week's Talking Points:
- More questions than answers in the presidential succession.
- Political roadblocks ahead for the Public Security PEC.
- The fate of União Brasil may be decisive in 2026.
- Juscelino's exit brings little damage to the Presidential Palace.
- The political impact of Trump's tariff hikes in Brazil.
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