Executive Branch weakens further and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 04 May 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the Desenrola II program. The Special Committee discussing the end of the 6x1 work schedule will present its work plan. At the Supreme Court, attention turns to the trial of direct actions of unconstitutionality challenging Law No. 12,734/12, which established new rules for the distribution of oil royalties. The Real Time Big Data Institute will release a presidential succession poll.

This week's Talking Points:

 - Key items on the May agenda.

- The government defeat on the STF nomination further weakens the Executive Branch.

 - Lula has lost his "Teflon effect".

 - Overview of the gubernatorial elections.

- The government offers few new announcements on Labor Day.

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