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Top Senator Proposes Legislation Targeting 'Predatory Pricing' by Foreign Firms in Brazil
Senator Laércio Oliveira, a key figure on the Senate’s Economic Affairs Commission, is preparing legislation to block what he calls the 'harmful practice' of predatory pricing by foreign companies, specifically citing Chinese firms.
Independent Senate Body Projects R$86 Billion Deficit for Brazil's 2027 Budget
Brazil's Independent Fiscal Institution forecast an R$86.1 billion primary deficit for 2027, severely challenging the government's R$18.6 billion surplus target.
Brazilian Congress Advances Risk-Based Bill to Regulate AI, Setting Strict New Compliance Rules for Tech
Brazil’s House of Deputies is reviewing a Senate-approved bill (PL 2338/2023) that would create a new national legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, imposing high-cost compliance on tech companies.
Brazil Tax Reform Accelerates Legislative Countdown to Corporate Overhaul
The Brazilian Senate advanced regulation of the Dual VAT system, forcing an immediate, critical tax choice for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Datafolha Poll Confirms Tight Senate Race and Runoff in Brazil’s Northeastern Stronghold of Pernambuco
The latest Datafolha poll in Pernambuco shows a technical tie for two Senate seats and confirms a likely gubernatorial runoff between the incumbent and a former Recife mayor.
Bolsonaro’s Wife Holds Strong Lead in Brasília Senate Race, While PT Faces High-Stakes Tie in Bahia
New polls show Michelle Bolsonaro's leverage in the capital and an intense gubernatorial battle in Lula's key stronghold.
Brazil Tax Overhaul to Slash Reinsurers’ Tax Burden, Freeing Deferred Tax Assets
A bill approved by the Brazilian Senate will cut the corporate tax rate for local reinsurers from roughly 40% to 24%, boosting profitability.
Brazil passes Redata tax exemption to spark AI data center boom
Brazil's Senate has approved the Redata bill, slashing import and manufacturing duties to position the country as Latin America's primary green AI hub.
Brazil Congress Defers Key Labor and Security Reforms Until After Elections
Brazil's Senate postpones highly anticipated votes on ending the 6x1 work week and public security reform until after the October 2026 elections.
Brazil Judiciary Conflict Escalates as Senate Candidate Dallagnol Exposes STF Justice Zanin's Private Data
The Paraná Electoral Court ordered a probe after Deltan Dallagnol’s defense published Justice Cristiano Zanin’s confidential financial data.
Brazil Labor Unions Mobilize to Force Vote on 40-Hour Work Week Before Election
Unions ramp up pressure on Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week.
Brazil’s Labor Reform Push: 40-Hour Work Week Advance Triggers Cost Alert for Service Sector
Brazil's Senate is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week from 44 to 40 hours without a pay cut, raising labor cost concerns.
Brazil Senate Delays 40-Hour Work Week Vote Until After October Elections
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre postponed the vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum work week.
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.
Brazil Senate Approves Scrapping 20% Import Tax on Low-Value Foreign E-Commerce Purchases
Brazil's Congress finalized approval of a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on online purchases up to US$50, sparking retailer criticism.
Brazil’s ‘Blusinhas Tax’ Reversal Faces Tight Senate Deadline as E-commerce War Heats Up
Brazil's Congress must vote by Tuesday on a measure to permanently eliminate the 20% import tax on small e-commerce purchases.
Brazil’s Chamber Approves E-Commerce Tax Exemption, Moving to Senate Ahead of Imminent Deadline
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to zero the federal import tax on $50 e-commerce purchases, sending the measure to the Senate with a September 8 deadline.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Approves End to ‘Blouse Tax’ on $50 E-commerce Imports
Brazil's Chamber zeroed the federal import tax on international purchases up to $50, boosting foreign e-commerce and sending the bill to the Senate.
Former Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco Confirmed to Brazil’s Powerful Fiscal Oversight Court
Rodrigo Pacheco, 49, secured a lifetime post on the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), shifting a major political player into the top fiscal oversight body.
Lula-Backed 40-Hour Work Week Proposal Reaches Critical Senate Committee
Brazil's Senate President sent the constitutional amendment for a 40-hour work week to the key Constitution and Justice Committee, signaling a government priority.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Faces Implementation Crisis as Final Rate Remains Unknown
The historic reform to create a unified value-added tax (IVA) in Brazil is generating massive uncertainty as the final combined rate remains subject to political debate.
Lula Government Fast-Tracks Constitutional Amendment for 40-Hour Workweek
Brazil's government is pushing a PEC through the Senate to cut the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours with no reduction in pay.
Brazil Workweek Reduction PEC Advances, Pitting Business Against Labor
Brazil's proposed constitutional amendment to end the grueling 6x1 work scale and transition to a 40-hour workweek has advanced to the Senate.
Haddad and STF Justice Mendes Warn Against Judicial Impeachment Bids, Citing Institutional Risk
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and STF Justice Gilmar Mendes caution politicians against using judicial impeachment threats for political gain.
Brazil Senate Fast-Tracks Critical Minerals Bill to Create New Investment Framework
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre advanced PL 2780/2024, a key Lula government priority for critical minerals policy.
Lula Government Rushes 40-Hour Work Week Amendment Through Brazilian Senate Before Election
President Lula pushed the Senate to fast-track a constitutional amendment mandating a 40-hour, 5x2 work week without cutting wages.
Lula, Senate President End Rift, Unlocking Critical Minerals and Labor Agenda
President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre reconcile, moving key government proposals through legislative gridlock.
Lula-Alcolumbre Détente Ends Legislative Gridlock in Brazil Senate
Political estrangement between President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre ends, unblocking key government agenda items.
Brazil’s 40-Hour Work Week Advances in Senate, Threatening Margins for Small Businesses
A constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum work week to 40 hours without salary cuts moves closer to a full Senate vote, raising labor costs for Brazil's SMEs.
Brazil Labor Reform to Cut Work Week to 40 Hours Faces Senate Vote Amid R$158 Billion Cost Warning
A constitutional amendment to reduce Brazil’s work week from 44 to 40 hours advances to the Senate, with industry groups estimating a massive annual cost.