Alcolumbre does not schedule special taxation for data centers; Haddad speaks of 'sovereignty' and that there is a solution if Congress wants
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the importance of a special taxation regime to attract data centers as a matter of 'digital sovereignty', as the Senate President has not yet scheduled a vote on the approved measure from the Chamber of Deputies.
Senate bypasses Alcolumbre and investigates Master case even without its own CPI
The Brazilian Senate is circumventing its president Davi Alcolumbre's refusal to establish a Commission of Inquiry (CPI) into Banco Master by pursuing the case through multiple fronts.
Mendonça orders Alcolumbre to return data from Vorcaro's confidentiality breach to the CPI of the INSS
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has mandated Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to provide the mixed CPI of the INSS and the Federal Police with data concerning the confidentiality breach of banker Daniel Vorcaro.
Alcolumbre fears dangerous precedent and should not accept impeachment of Toffoli, say allies
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre insists he will not proceed with the impeachment of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli, despite increasing opposition pressure.
Alcolumbre's ally targeted by the Federal Police requests resignation from the position at Amapá Previdência
Jocildo Lemos resigned from his position as director of Amapá Previdência amid a Federal Police investigation into the agency's investments.
Alcolumbre Holds Back Master CPI and Gains Time to Negotiate the Opening of Committees with the Government
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre is delaying the establishment of a CPI to investigate Banco Master, aiming to negotiate further with the government after Carnival.
PF cites fraudulent management and says Alcolumbre ally allocated money to Master without requiring documents
The Federal Police of Brazil reports on the fraudulent management involving resource allocation from Amapá Previdência to the Master bank without appropriate documentation and oversight.
Master Scandal Comes Close to Alcolumbre
The Federal Police's operation against Amprev, the pension fund for Amapá's public servants, has significant political implications due to its connections to Davi Alcolumbre, the influential President of the Senate.
The target of the Federal Police was the treasurer of Alcolumbre and thanked the senator for the appointment to the Amapá Social Security
Jocildo Silva Lemos, former treasurer for Senator Davi Alcolumbre, publicly thanked the senator for his appointment as head of Amapá Previdência, amidst a Federal Police operation targeting investments in a bank linked to a corruption scheme.
Lula is set to meet Alcolumbre next week to discuss Messias and veto on dosimetry
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to meet Senate President Davi Alcolumbre next week to discuss the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Court and the veto on dosimetry legislation.
After indirect criticism of the government in a Congress session, Alcolumbre says 'some insist on narratives of dispute', but powers are united
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre emphasized unity among institutions, despite ongoing narratives of conflict between powers, following his subtle criticisms of President Lula's government during the legislative opening.
Presidents of the Chamber and the Senate defend the power of parliamentarians to choose the destination of amendments
On Monday, the opening of the National Congress in Brasília saw Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber President Hugo Motta emphasizing the importance of parliamentary power regarding the allocation of amendments.
Motta defends amendments and Alcolumbre says that achievements are not just of the government
On Monday, Chamber President Hugo Motta defended parliamentary amendments while Senate President Davi Alcolumbre emphasized that the country's achievements are not solely attributed to the Lula government, advocating for peace and dialogue with the Supreme Federal Court.
At the opening of the year, Alcolumbre defends Congress and jabs at the Lula government: 'Peace is not omission'
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre emphasized the autonomy of Congress and criticized the Lula administration, stating that seeking harmony between branches does not mean relinquishing legislative powers.
VIDEOS: Acre Journal 1st Edition this Monday, February 2nd, 2026
This report covers various news topics including a meeting of the STF to discuss the Ethical Code, legislative remarks from Alcolumbre, new security rules for PIX payments, and financial troubles of the company Fictor.
STF opens the judicial year of 2026; watch live
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) is opening the judicial year of 2026 in a ceremony led by Minister Edson Fachin in Brasília, attended by key political figures including President Lula.