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Lula Pushes Senate to Vote on Public Security PEC to Reclaim Ground
President Lula announced that a Senate committee will resume voting on the Public Security PEC on October 14, 2026, aiming to counter Flávio Bolsonaro.

Brazil senate vote scheduled on landmark bill to end 6x1 work week
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has scheduled a first-round vote on PEC 221/2019 to eliminate Brazil's six-day work week and reduce weekly hours to 40.

Brazil Senate invokes privilege to block Supreme Court visitor inquiry
The Senate defended visitor secrecy before the Supreme Court, arguing that releasing logs of high-profile figures threatens legislative independence.

Brazil Senate Debates Ending 6x1 Workweek in Election Battle
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre opened floor debates on the PEC 221/2019 reform, turning the 6x1 workweek into a critical campaign battleground.

Brazil senate fast-tracks bill to end 6x1 workweek, sparking clash
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre fast-tracks a constitutional amendment to mandate a three-day weekend, fueling a proxy battle in the presidential runoff.

Brazil Senate Targets 6x1 Workweek Reform as Runoff Battleground
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre schedules debate on PEC 221/2019 to end the six-day workweek, turning labor reform into a major campaign tool.

Brazil Senate President Aims to Quell Supreme Court Crisis with 'Crossed Impeachment' Threat
Senate leader uses threat of dual impeachment to deter action against STF justices, raising political risk over abuse of authority claims.