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Brazil's Lula reaches legislative pact to prioritize key reforms

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reached a legislative agreement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and House President Hugo Motta to prioritize several key measures during a concentrated legislative effort in late August and early September. The priority agenda includes the proposed end of the 6x1 work scale, public security reforms, the elimination of the 20% import tax on international purchases up to US$ 50 (the 'blusinhas' tax), and regulations regarding data centers and critical minerals.

To facilitate these votes, the government has secured strategic positions within the commissions. Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG) has been elected president of the commission evaluating the 'blusinhas' tax MP, while Senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF) has been designated as its rapporteur. For the 6x1 work scale PEC, Senator Omar Aziz (PSD-AM) has delivered a favorable report.

However, the opposition, led by figures such as Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), is actively working to delay these votes. Using parliamentary tools like amendments, requests for review, and procedural deadlines, the opposition aims to postpone high-profile, popular votes until after the upcoming elections to prevent them from benefiting the current administration's campaign.

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Brasil · Congress of Brazil · Congresso Nacional · Davi Alcolumbre · Hugo Motta · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Omar Aziz · Palácio da Alvorada · Senado Federal

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