Lula will announce the new PAC in Rio de Janeiro, the new fiscal framework should be put to a vote next week, and Braga should present his work schedule on Tax Reform at the Constitution and Justice Committee

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 11 Aug 2023 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Today, President Lula (PT) announces the new Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) in Rio de Janeiro. The funds are expected to total R$ 240 billion throughout Lula's term. On Monday, the rapporteur for the new fiscal framework in the House, Deputy Cláudio Cajado (PP-BA), and party leaders will meet with government technicians to discuss the edits made to the text by the Senate. The vote is expected to be completed in the House next week. In the Senate, Senator Eduardo Braga (MDB-AM) should present his work schedule on the Tax Reform proposal at the Constitution and Justice Committee.

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