The Datena Factor and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 02 Jul 2018 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The week begins with the Brazil vs Mexico World Cup game. If Brazil wins, the team plays again on Friday, July 6, against the winner of Belgium vs Japan. The World Cup schedule may have an impact on congressional work. Legislators, who go on recess on July 18, are trying to conclude votes on important bills such as the LDO, which defines the parameters for the 2019 Budget. On Wednesday, the CNI organizes debates with the main presidential candidates, who will speak about their industrial policies. The government is expected to announce the National Logistics Plan and, on Friday, IBGE announces inflation for June.

This week’s Talking Points:
• The Datena Factor
• Lula’s battle in the STF
• An average of polls indicates a stable electoral scenario during the first half of the year
• Alckmin needs Doria in SP and Anastasia in MG
• Why is the PSB so important for Ciro?
• Freedom for regional alliances is a risk for the center
• Main topics on the agenda for July

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