The government seeks to contain damage in the INSS CPI and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 19 May 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The government is expected to announce spending cuts in the 2025 budget. The Finance Ministry is set to present President Lula with targeted measures to help meet the 2025 primary fiscal target. On Wednesday, May 21, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad will participate in a public hearing in the Lower House. The Senate may vote on the Environmental Licensing Bill. Lula may also sign the provisional measure on power sector reform.

This week's Talking Points:

 - The INSS CPMI: the government seeks to contain damage.

 - Legislative branch (once again) on a collision course with the STF.

 - The complex challenge of unifying the right ahead of the 2026 elections.

- Boulos considered for the cabinet.

- The legislative agenda: bills with fiscal and regulatory implications.

Now read on...

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