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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 $50, with Senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF) designated as rapporteur. The Senate is also advancing the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata) via PL 278/2026. In a significant development, the Senate has approved the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals (PL 2780/2024), which now moves to President Lula for sanction. Designed to bolster industrial sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign technology, the policy focuses on increasing domestic processing for resources like lithium and rare earths. The package includes approximately R$ 7 billion in total incentives, structured through R$ 5 billion in tax credits distributed between 2030 and 2034, and the creation of the Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund (FGAM), which may receive up to R$ 2 billion. To support technological advancement, mining companies must allocate a portion of their gross operating revenue to research, development, and innovation (R&D&I), starting at 0.3% for the first six years.

Entities

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Davi Alcolumbre · Senate of Brazil · Eduardo Braga · Brazilian Senate

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [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.

  2. 12 days ago

    [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.

  3. 15 days ago

    [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

  4. 15 days ago

    [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.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [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.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [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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