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Brazil Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

Overview

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reached a legislative agreement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta to prioritize a concentrated agenda for late August and early September. To maintain stability, Lula has signaled support for the 2027 reelection of both Alcolumbre and Motta. The priority agenda includes the Constitutional Amendment (PEC) regarding the 6x1 work schedule, which proposes reducing the weekly workload from 44 to 40 hours. While Senator Omar Aziz has presented a favorable report, studies suggest the change could increase private school tuition by up to 23% due to rising labor costs. To facilitate key votes, the government has secured strategic commission positions, such as electing Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG) as president of the commission evaluating the provisional measure (MP 1357/26) to eliminate taxes on international purchases under $50, with Senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF) designated as rapporteur. The Senate is also advancing the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata) via PL 278/2026. Following Senate approval, President Lula has sanctioned Law No. 15.506/2026, establishing the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals (PNMCE). This policy aims to transition Brazil from a raw ore exporter to a producer of high-value industrial inputs. To support this, the government has established the Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund (FGAM), with a potential federal contribution of up to R$ 2 billion. Investments in the Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB) for subsoil research are projected to rise from R$ 8 million in 2026 to R$ 300 million in 2027. Lula reinforced this strategy, stating resources should be “extracted here, transformed here, worked here, industrialized here and sold in the interest of our country.” Following the enactment of Law 15.506/2026, Brazil is now moving to define industrialization strategies to attract investment and support the energy transition.

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Brazil · Davi Alcolumbre · Senate of Brazil · National Mining Agency

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  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil implements new policy for critical and strategic minerals

    Brazil is implementing a new national policy for critical and strategic minerals to boost domestic industrialization and value addition for the energy transition and technological development.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil enacts new policy to industrialize critical mineral production

    Brazil has launched a new national policy to industrialize its critical mineral sector, aiming to process resources like lithium and rare earths domestically rather than just exporting raw materials.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil enacts National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals

    Brazil has enacted a new National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals to boost industrial capacity, while indigenous groups call for strict protections of their territories against mining expansion.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil enacts national policy for critical and strategic minerals

    Brazil has enacted a new national policy for critical and strategic minerals, establishing a R$ 2 billion guarantee fund to boost domestic processing and industrial value addition for high-tech sectors.

  5. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Brazil enacts national policy for critical and strategic minerals

    Brazil has enacted a new national policy for critical and strategic minerals, introducing financial incentives, tax credits, and a new national council to boost domestic mineral processing and sovereignty.

  6. [BUSINESS] 24 sources
    Brazil Senate approves critical minerals policy with R$ 7 billion in incentives

    Brazil's Senate approved a new critical minerals policy (PL 2780/2024) providing R$ 7 billion in incentives to boost domestic mineral processing and industrialization.

  7. [BUSINESS] 35 sources
    Brazil Senate approves national policy for critical and strategic minerals

    Brazil's Senate approved a new national policy for critical minerals, providing up to R$ 7 billion in incentives to boost domestic processing and industrial sovereignty over resources like rare earths.

  8. [BUSINESS] 36 sources
    Brazilian Senate prioritizes critical minerals and data center legislation

    The Brazilian Senate is prioritizing two key legislative agendas: a national policy for critical minerals (PL 2.780/2024) and tax incentives for data centers (Redata) to boost domestic technology infrastructure

  9. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Brazil's Lula reaches legislative pact to prioritize key reforms

    President Lula has reached an agreement with congressional leaders to prioritize the 6x1 work scale, public security, and the 'blusinhas' import tax, despite opposition efforts to delay the votes.

  10. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Lula considers Jorge Messias for STF appointment amid Senate rapprochement

    President Lula is reconsidering the nomination of Jorge Messias to the STF following a political rapprochement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre.

  11. [POLITICS] 49 sources
    Lula and Alcolumbre restore dialogue to advance legislative agenda

    President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre have restored political dialogue to advance legislative priorities. Separately, Lula and Mexican President Sheinbaum discussed energy and trade cooperation.

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