Flávio Bolsonaro visited Vorcaro when he was arrested, Lula continues to try to improve his approval ratings, and the report on the 6x1 work schedule should be submitted next week

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 20 May 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Yesterday, new information involving Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and former banker Daniel Vorcaro was made public. According to the news outlet Metrópoles, Flavio visited Vorcaro after the former banker’s arrest late last year. Meanwhile, Lula continues to announce measures aimed at improving his approval ratings. Yesterday, in São Paulo, the president signed an Executive Order creating a credit line of up to R$30 billion for taxi and ride-hailing drivers. Congressman Leo Prates (Republicanos-BA) had been expected to present today his report on the proposal to end the 6-on-1 work schedule. As no agreement was reached, the presentation was postponed until next week.

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