The ball is in the Senate’s court and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 22 Jul 2019 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The government announces economic stimulus measures. On Tuesday, it launches a program for the new market for natural gas. The next day, it announces permission for FGTS and PIS/PASEP withdrawals. The publication of a decree that allows for the returning of concessions that are financially in trouble for roadways and airports is expected. Leaders in the truckers’ movement meet with the government to discuss pricing tables for cargo transport.

This week’s Talking Points

* Ambassador Eduardo
* Average government support in the Lower House at 58% in the first half of this year
* Upcoming economic measures
* The ball is in the Senate’s court
* The PSL’s prospects in the municipal elections

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