Week of November 20

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 20 Nov 2017 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The government may announce changes to the ministerial team with the objective of obtaining the support to vote on Pension Reform. According to Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles, this week will be decisive for the reform proposal. The rapporteur, Rep. Arthur Maia (PPS-BA) may present a new text. The Lower House has a full agenda, dominated by ten provisional measures. The STF rules on investigation privileges for government authorities and decides on the request to free former Minister Antonio Palocci.

This week’s Talking Points:
• A breakdown of the vote on Pension Reform
• Pension Reform: A tight schedule
• A packed voting agenda
• Temer’s agenda: The economy and reforms

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