Increase in electronics tax and declining polls cause turmoil in the Planalto
President Lula's administration is facing internal conflicts and declining approval ratings as it grapples with a new tax on electronics and rising pressure from political opponents.
Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs
Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.
Understand in 19 points what changes with the Anticrime Law approved in Congress
The Anticrime Law, aimed at combating organized crime, has been approved by the Brazilian Congress, introducing specific new crimes to tackle criminal factions.
Boulos Targeted by Complaints from Ministries After Revocation of Decree on Waterways in the Amazon
Minister Guilherme Boulos is facing backlash from colleagues in the Lula administration following his role in revoking a presidential decree on a waterways concession program in the Amazon region.
Government celebrates the change of rapporteur for the Master case and says the hot potato has passed to Bolsonaro supporters
The Lula government is celebrating the switch in the rapporteurship of the Master case at the Supreme Court from Dias Toffoli to André Mendonça, believing it reflects better political prospects for their administration.
On economic legacies
Minister Fernando Haddad attributes the fiscal deficits of President Lula's third term to the previous Bolsonaro administration's policies.
Lula's government suspends work on the Tapajós waterway after indigenous protests
The Lula administration has suspended the authorization for dredging the Tapajós river waterway in Pará following protests from indigenous people who were not consulted about the project.
VIDEOS: GR1 of Wednesday, February 4
The article discusses various news highlights including Bolsonaro's hearing in the Papuda prison related to an investigation against Lula, the Trump administration's decision to withdraw ICE agents from Minnesota, Bill Gates' apology for his past association with Epstein, new evidence in the Orelha case, the release of country singer Henrique's wife after a hearing in the USA, and accusations against BRB regarding non-existent debt charges.
Lula's government released the grip on Galípolo
The Lula administration has made two moves to distance itself from Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo amid ongoing investigations into a fraud scheme involving Banco Master, which suggests possible involvement of politicians and high officials.
Lula's government wants an emissary at the Central Bank with possible appointment of Guilherme Mello
The Lula administration aims to appoint economist Guilherme Mello to have a representative at the Central Bank, coinciding with ongoing investigations and rising criticism of high interest rates.
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.
Master Case, Security Agenda, and Tension with STF Pressure Congress
As the National Congress begins its sessions with October elections looming, pressure mounts for electoral-related issues to be voted on, amidst opposition demands for reduced sentences for coup participants and a parliamentary inquiry into the Master bank while the Lula administration seeks to approve Jorge Messias' appointment as attorney general.
When meeting the fiscal target is useless
The Brazilian National Treasury reported a fiscal deficit despite accounting for a surplus in revenues over expenditures, raising concerns about the real financial state under the Lula administration.