The government is considering providing a 5% raise for all public servants, the resignations of nine ministers were published in the Official Gazette today, and João Doria may decide not to run for president

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 31 Mar 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Through the Forum of Entities of the Federal Servants (Fonasefe) and the Forum of Typical Careers of the State (Fonacate), employees of the executive, legislative and judicial branches organized a demonstration in Brasilia in favor of a salary raise. The 5% raise will depend on the pressure from public servants and its impact on the daily lives of the population, as well as the government's popularity ratings. At 10 a.m., President Jair Bolsonaro will participate in the farewell ceremony of the ministers who will resign from the government in order to run in this year's elections. The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, has consulted with some allies about the possibility of not running for president. The decision has not yet been made. Legally, Doria has until April 2 to announce his decision. A press conference is scheduled today at 4 p.m. for him to announce his decision.

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