Week of January 8

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 08 Jan 2018 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Congressional representative Cristiane Brasil (PTB-RJ) takes over as Minister of Labor on Tuesday, January 9. Rede will define the pre-electoral agenda for Marina Silva, the party’s presidential candidate. On Saturday, January 13, state leaders of the PT party organize an act in defense of former President Lula’s presidential candidacy. IBGE releases 2017 inflation data.

This week’s Talking Points:
• Lula’s trial
• The PSDB and the MDB were most loyal to the government in 2017
• Eyes on the Planalto
• The Center’s electoral challenges
• Bolsonaro files to join the PSL
• The election accelerates the cabinet reshuffle

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