Week of July 17

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 17 Jul 2017 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Given that the Congressional recess begins on Tuesday, it should be a quiet week in Brasília.President Temer will discuss changes to Labor Reform with labor unions. In an effort to present a positive agenda, the president is to announce measures for the mining sector. On Thursday, social movements organize demonstrations throughout the country in defense of former President Lula.

This Week’s Talking Points:
* August, a crucial month for Temer
* Positive balance
* Lula’s conviction and the presidential succession (Q&A)
* Lula’s conviction increases the unpredictability of 2018
* Tax changes on the horizon

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