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Lula and Alcolumbre visit Petrobras drillship in Amapá amid political rapprochement
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre have signaled a political rapprochement through a joint visit to a Petrobras drillship in Amapá. The visit follows Petrobras' announcement of hydrocarbon discoveries in the Morpho well, located in the Equatorial Margin near the mouth of the Amazon River.
In tandem with this diplomatic shift, Alcolumbre has prioritized several legislative items, including a Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) to end the 6x1 work schedule, a Public Security PEC, and a policy for critical minerals. Senate leaders suggest the 6x1 work schedule amendment could be voted on between the first and second rounds of the upcoming elections.
Separately, the Brazilian Senate inaugurated the 2026 edition of the Young Senator Program. The program, which saw record participation from nearly 240,000 students, featured an all-female leadership board for the first time.
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Amapá · Davi Alcolumbre · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Magda Chambriard · Petrobras · Senate of Brazil
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) regarding the end of the 6x1 work schedule may be voted on between the first and second election rounds, potentially in the week of October 5. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.osul.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre held a joint visit to a Petrobras drillship in Amapá, marking a political rapprochement after recent institutional divergences. amazoniaonline.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Petrobras found signs of oil and gas in the Morpho well located approximately 175 kilometers off the coast of Amapá. amazoniaonline.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Senate inaugurated the 2026 edition of the Young Senator Program, with 27 participants selected through a national essay contest. noticiamarajo.com.br · nx1.com.br · oempallador.com.br · momentomt.com.br · destakjornal.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Senate President Davi Alcolumbre directed three priority proposals to committees: the end of the 6x1 work schedule, the Public Security PEC, and the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals portaldocomercio.org.br · www.gp1.com.br