Political Insights: Week of October 7
BRAZIL POLITICS
- Report
07 Oct 2013
by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha
In the economy, two highlights: the Central Bank announces its decision on the interest rate, and the IBGE releases inflation figures for September. In the Senate, we highlight the resumed discussions on the unification of ICMS and state debt, as well as the possible vote, in the Constitution and Justice Committee, of the compulsory budget. By Tuesday, the STF (Federal Supreme Court) publishes its sentence (acórdão) on the Mensalão case. Main topics on the October agenda Increased support for President Dilma in Congress President Dilma Rousseff’s decision to improve dialogue with Congress h...
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