Political deadlock likely to continue and other weekly topics

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

The government may send to Congress the bill regulating big techs. In the Senate, the highlights are the vote on the Precatório Constitutional Amendment Proposal and confirmation hearings for regulatory agency appointees. The parliamentary inquiry into the National Social Security Institute (INSS) may also be launched. União Brasil and the Progressista Party (PP) will formalize a party federation.

This week's Talking Points:

- The trial of Jair Bolsonaro—dates set.

 - Political deadlock likely to continue.

 - Economic agenda moves slowly and is likely to shift course.

- Zema's pre-candidacy for the presidency.

- The Central Bank PEC returns to the Senate agenda.

Now read on...

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