Provisional measure that provided tax incentives for the installation of data centers in Brazil loses validity; understand
A provisional measure in Brazil providing tax incentives for data centers has expired due to the Senate's failure to vote on the corresponding project.
Mello Araújo's Senate Candidacy Gains Support from Ricardo Nunes
Ricardo Nunes publicly supports his vice, Mello Araújo, in his potential Senate run, which has created anticipation among São Paulo's city employees.
Germany-based Kwara APC senate hopeful vows war against insecurity
Chief Murtala Awolola, a businessman in Germany and member of the APC, plans to run for the Kwara South Senatorial seat in 2027 with a focus on combating insecurity.
Senate 'stops' entry of US military into Mexico after Maduro's capture and intervention in Venezuela
The Mexican Senate has paused the authorization for the entry of US troops into Mexican territory following the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and military intervention in Venezuela.
Silence of businessmen before a new attack from Milei: he accused them of having sunk Argentina
President Javier Milei harshly criticized prominent businessmen ahead of a Senate debate on labor reform, accusing them of undermining the country.
Senate approves Milei's text that relaxes mining in glacier areas in Argentina
Argentina's Senate has approved a bill allowing more flexible mining permissions near glacier areas, a move supported by President Javier Milei.
One by one. This is how each senator voted on the project to reform the glacier law
The article outlines how each senator in Argentina voted on the proposed reform of the glacier law.
Senate panel orders probe after inspecting burnt Lagos airport terminal
Nigerian lawmakers have begun investigations into the fire incident that destroyed Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with an emphasis on the management's emergency response.
Senate pushes for direct contractor payments amid system delays
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to revert to a direct payment system for contractors, arguing that the current centralized approach is ineffective.
With votes from Peronism and last-minute changes, the government advanced in the Senate with the Glacier Law
The Argentine Senate advanced the Glacier Law with last-minute changes, granting provinces more power over natural resources and aiming to reactivate mining projects.
One by one, how senators voted for the Glacier Law
The Argentine Senate approved the Glacier Law with 40 votes in favor and 31 against, sending it to the Chamber of Deputies to modify the existing law from 2010.
Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett for Texas Senate, declaring 'vote for my sister'
Cardi B publicly endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Texas Senate, urging her followers to vote for Crockett as a representative who will fight for community rights.
The dispute continues in the Buenos Aires PJ and the election of authorities in the provincial Senate is postponed
The ongoing conflict within Buenos Aires' Peronism has led to a four-hour postponement of the election of Senate authorities due to disagreements between Governor Axel Kicillof and La Cámpora.
Without definition from Alcolumbre, the leadership of the CPI of INSS threatens to appeal to the STF to extend it
Senator Carlos Viana announces plans to file a constitutional mandate with Brazil's Supreme Court if Senate President Davi Alcolumbre fails to schedule a meeting on the extension of the CPI of INSS.
"We are the champions", thus Bullrich celebrated that Argentina is "the first country" to enact the Mercosur agreement with the European Union
Senator Patricia Bullrich celebrated Argentina's status as the first country to enact the Mercosur agreement with the EU following Senate approval and President Javier Milei's signing of the decree.
With just enough votes, the Government bets on changing the glacier law in the Senate
The Argentine government is moving forward with a reform of the glacier law aimed at reducing protected areas to enable mining investments, facing protests and environmental backlash.
Abdala wanted to rush a vote and Mayans interrupted him: 'I will propose that you stay naked at the bench'
A heated exchange occurred in the Argentine Senate over a rushed vote on the EU-Mercosur agreement, highlighting tensions between the ruling coalition and the opposition.
Who are the three senators who voted against the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union
Three senators from the Justicialist block voted against the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, despite the Senate's overwhelming support for the deal.
The Senate is ready to approve the labor reform and lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years this Friday
The Argentine Senate is set to approve labor reform and a new juvenile criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, amidst potential legal challenges from labor organizations.
Alcolumbre tells Lula's allies that he will analyze the request to annul the secrecy break of Lulinha
The President of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, indicated that he will review a request to annul the secrecy break involving Lulinha, the son of President Lula, after allegations of fraud in the voting process made by government allies.
Senate queries contractors’ payment delays, seeks system change
Nigeria's Senate has called for a return to the old payment system for contractors, emphasizing flaws in the current centralized arrangement.
What time is the strike with mobilization of some unions at the Congress, this Friday, February 27
A national strike organized by several unions will take place in Argentina on February 27 to protest against labor reforms being discussed in the Senate.
EU-Mercosur Agreement: Behind the Failed Attempt by the Government in the Senate to Outpace Uruguay
Argentina's government faced a setback in its attempts to be the first to ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, trailing behind Uruguay despite efforts led by Senator Patricia Bullrich.
Oregon Dems Block Effort to Alert ICE Before Illegal Immigrant Murderers Are Released
Oregon Senate Democrats have blocked a proposal to notify ICE prior to the release of illegal immigrants convicted of violent felonies.
Argentine Senate approves treaty between Mercosur and the European Union
The Argentine Senate has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, a decision hailed by President Javier Milei's government as a significant milestone for Argentina's international integration.
Glacier Law: What is Being Debated in Congress, Who Benefits, and What Investments Are Awaiting
The Argentine Senate is debating changes to the Glacier Law, which aims to protect glaciers but has been stalled since its inception due to lack of regulations.
Argentina ratifies EU-Mercosur agreement after approval in the Senate
Argentina has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, following its approval by the Senate.
Argentina ratifies the EU-Mercosur agreement
Argentina has ratified the significant Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union, following a decisive vote in the Senate.
Glaciers, mining, and water resources: the keys to the modification being discussed in the Senate
The Argentine Senate is set to vote on a modification of the Glacier Protection Law, driven by government claims that it hinders key industries like mining.
With strong support, the Senate sanctioned the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur
The Argentine Senate approved the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union with a significant majority, although its implementation will face delays due to pending legal reviews in the European Union.
Senate Leader, NEMA deliver relief items to Ekiti rainstorm victims
Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and NEMA have provided relief materials to victims of a recent rainstorm in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Senate urges Tinubu to sack CAC boss
The Nigerian Senate has called for the removal of the Corporate Affairs Commission's Registrar-General due to persistent non-compliance with committee summons.
The Year of Andrzej Wajda will begin on March 6
2026 has been declared the Year of Andrzej Wajda by the Polish Senate to commemorate the centenary of the director's birth and the tenth anniversary of his death.
Cornyn expects Dems to side with illegal immigrant truckers by opposing his CDL ban
Senator John Cornyn expects Democratic opposition to his legislation that would prohibit illegal immigrants from getting commercial driver’s licenses, despite it aligning with President Trump’s proposals.
N’Assembly, FAAN in closed-door meeting over airport fire incident
Senate and House committees on Aviation in Nigeria held a closed-door meeting with FAAN officials following damage inspections at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire incident.
André Mendonça allows Toffoli's brothers not to attend the Organized Crime CPI
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the brothers of fellow minister Dias Toffoli to skip their appearance at the Senate's Organized Crime CPI, asserting their constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Uruguay becomes the first country to ratify the EU and South American trade agreement
Uruguay's Parliament has approved a significant trade agreement with the EU, becoming the first country to ratify it, following a Senate vote.
"We will not reimburse the French for the 28% food inflation" of 2022-2023, warns Michel-Édouard Leclerc
Michel-Édouard Leclerc stated that there will be no reimbursement for the 28% increase in food prices experienced in France between 2022 and 2023 during a Senate inquiry.
The K Block Leader in the Senate Clashed with Abdala Over a Fast-Track Voting Attempt for LLA: "Will You Drop Your Pants If We Vote by Majority?"
The leader of the Kirchnerist bloc in the Argentine Senate, José Mayans, criticized Bartolomé Abdala for attempting to facilitate a fast-track vote on a trade agreement with the European Union, using provocative language to express his discontent with the lack of proper discussion.
The Senate approved the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to Belgium
The Argentine Senate has approved Fernando Iglesias’s appointment as ambassador to Belgium amid significant political contention.
Distribution of positions in the Senate: tense standoff between Kicillof and La Cámpora for a key place in the succession line of Buenos Aires
Tensions rise in the Buenos Aires Senate as Governor Kicillof attempts to secure a key vice presidency position amid internal peronist conflicts.
With strong resistance, the Senate approved Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to the European Union
The Argentine Senate ratified Fernando Iglesias' appointment as ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union despite strong opposition and a significant number of votes against.
Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU
Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized congressional Democrats for their lack of support for war heroes and law enforcement during President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting a significant political divide.
Senate: The Government seeks ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement and to advance with the glacier law reform
The Argentine government is pushing for the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement while also addressing reforms to environmental protections regarding glaciers in the Senate.
Increase in import tariff could raise up to R$ 20 billion this year and exchange for national products is 'uncertain', says Senate agency
The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs on over a thousand products is projected to generate up to R$ 20 billion in revenue this year, according to the Independent Fiscal Institution.
Motta defends Toffoli's actions and criticizes CPI for convocation on the Master case: 'They want to make a platform'
Hugo Motta, President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, defends Minister Dias Toffoli's actions regarding the Master case and criticizes the Senate's CPI for political maneuvering.
What changes with the new Glacier law that the Senate will discuss this Thursday
The Argentine Senate is set to discuss a new Glacier law that seeks to reduce protected areas to allow for increased mining investments, particularly in copper and lithium.
Is there a strike tomorrow, Friday, February 27?
The United Unions Front has called for a national strike and mobilization to Congress on February 27 to protest a labor reform being discussed in the Senate.
Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina accelerate ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved the EU-Mercosur treaty, moving it to the Senate for further analysis, amid rising import tariffs from the US.
"They sunk good Argentines": Milei harshly criticizes three businessmen ahead of the labor reform debate
President Javier Milei condemned three prominent businessmen in Argentina as he prepares for a labor reform debate in the Senate.