The cost of President Lula's popularity and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 27 May 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Environmental Licensing bill reaches the Lower House. The House may also vote on proposals related to avian flu. The government will issue a decree detailing budget cuts. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) begins, via virtual plenary, deliberations on a case concerning non-affiliated (independent) candidacies.

This week's Talking Points:

 - The PEC to end reelection will not affect the 2026 succession.

 - The cost of President Lula's popularity.

 - The government eyes spending and revenue to meet the fiscal target.

- Another setback for Fernando Haddad.

 - The PSD's strategic position for 2026.

- Davi Alcolumbre's victories.

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