Brazil Supreme Court to rule on tax, labor reforms and election disputes

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) will resume hearings this week on cases tied to President Lula's tax and labor reforms. Judges will assess challenges to the new consumption tax framework, including vehicle‑purchase exemptions for people with disabilities and autism, as well as the criteria for granting free legal aid in labor courts. Outcomes are expected to shape the rollout of the tax overhaul and affect litigation costs for employers and workers.

At the same time, a faction of the STF is preparing to act as a supervisory body over the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) ahead of the upcoming elections. The debate centers on the deadline for public officials to resign before running in supplementary elections in Roraima, with ministers Flávio Dino and Kassio Nunes Marques taking opposing positions. The clash reflects broader tensions between the STF and TSE over jurisdictional authority and the handling of electoral matters.