The CNI defended the approval of the bill that taxes international purchases, mayors continue to pressure for payroll tax relief, and Lira said the House should approve Rio Grande do Sul’s federal debt relief as soon as possible

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 14 May 2024 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Yesterday, the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) defended the approval of the bill that provides for the end of tax exemptions on international purchases of up to US$50. This measure was included in the bill that creates the Green Mobility and Innovation Program (Mover) that is being analyzed in the House. Pressure from mayors in favor of payroll tax relief continues. Yesterday, the president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG), suggested that the mayors prepare a counter-proposal for the tax exemption for municipalities and submit it to the federal government soon. The president of the House, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), stated that the House will analyze, as soon as possible, the suspension of Rio Grande do Sul's (RS) federal debt payment plan for three years.

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