The Senate rejected Messias’s nomination to the STF, tomorrow is a federal holiday, and several key items are on the political agenda for next week

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 30 Apr 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Senate rejected the nomination of Attorney General Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court (STF), a major defeat for the government and a strong message to the Court. The Senate floor vote came as a surprise even to senators from the PL party. Tomorrow is a federal holiday for Labor Day, and the government is expected to announce measures to reduce household debt. There is also speculation that President Lula may deliver a nationwide radio and TV address. Next week, several key items are on the political agenda. The rapporteur of the bill establishing the national policy on critical and strategic minerals, Representative Arnaldo Jardim, will present his report, and the special House committee discussing the end of the 6x1 work schedule will meet to define its work timeline.

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