Dino speaks on anomalies in amendments sent to Codevasf and Dnocs and sets deadlines to improve oversight
Minister Flávio Dino has established new deadlines for agencies to enhance control mechanisms over the execution of parliamentary amendments in Brazil.
Nunes creates transparency rules for parliamentary amendments in SP five months after STF determination; MP investigates delay
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has implemented transparency rules for parliamentary amendments following a Supreme Court directive, with an investigation now opened into delays by city officials to comply.
Discussion on the Imperial Household Law Among Ruling and Opposition Parties to Resume in April; Prime Minister Aims for Amendment During Current Session
Discussions among ruling and opposition parties in Japan regarding amendments to the Imperial Household Law are set to resume as early as April, with the Prime Minister expressing intent to achieve changes during the current parliamentary session.
What the Federal Police discovered in the scheme that led to the conviction of Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil
Brazilian federal deputies Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil were unanimously convicted by the Supreme Court for their involvement in a corruption scheme related to the allocation of parliamentary amendments.
STF convicts PL deputies for corruption accused of embezzlement of parliamentary amendments
The Brazilian Supreme Court's First Panel convicted two Liberal Party deputies and one former deputy for passive corruption related to the misappropriation of parliamentary amendments.
First Chamber of STF forms majority to convict 3 deputies of PL for embezzlement of amendments
The First Chamber of the STF in Brazil has convicted three deputies of embezzlement related to parliamentary amendment funds.
STF resumes trial of deputies accused of irregularities with parliamentary amendments
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has restarted the trial of federal deputies accused of misconduct related to parliamentary amendments, involving allegations from the Attorney General's Office.
Kazakhstan approved the expansion of presidential powers
Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission announced that more than 87% of voters supported constitutional amendments that merge both parliamentary chambers and grant the president the authority to appoint key government officials with parliamentary approval, including the reinstatement of the vice presidency.
In Kazakhstan, the referendum confirms constitutional amendments - they strengthen presidential power
Kazakhstan's recent referendum resulting in over 80% constitutional changes strengthens presidential power, including the ability to appoint key officials, despite a stated shift towards a parliamentary republic.
Federal Police report on alleged criminal scheme involving federal deputy cites conversations with singer Wesley Safadão and family
The Federal Police of Brazil has implicated federal deputy Júnior Mano in a scheme involving the manipulation of parliamentary amendments and illegal campaign financing, revealing his communications with singer Wesley Safadão and his family.
After STF imposes stricter control of amendments, National Treasury takes measures to facilitate tracking
The Brazilian National Treasury has issued a new decree that aims to improve the tracking of parliamentary amendments, which are funds allocated by lawmakers for their electoral bases.
PGR requests the conviction of Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil, and the trial at the STF is suspended until next week
The Attorney General's Office in Brazil is seeking the conviction of two federal deputies for alleged involvement in a bribery scheme linked to parliamentary amendments.
PGR requests Supreme Court to convict PL deputies for embezzlement of parliamentary amendments
The PGR has urged Brazil's Supreme Court to convict three deputies from the PL party for corruption linked to the embezzlement of parliamentary amendments.
STF begins to judge PL deputies accused of misappropriation of parliamentary amendments
The Brazilian Supreme Court has initiated proceedings against members of the Liberal Party accused of embezzling parliamentary funds.
STF tends to convict PL deputies and signal to Congress strictness on the embezzlement of amendments
The STF is likely to convict three PL congressmen accused of embezzling parliamentary amendments and signal a tougher stance on such practices in the future.
Dispute for the TCU splits the Centrão and brings forward the debate on the future of amendments
The battle for the Chamber’s nomination to the TCU has polarized the Centrão and intensified discussions about government influence and parliamentary amendments in Brazil.
STF judges deputies accused of irregularities with parliamentary amendments; find out what's at stake
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil is set to judge federal deputies accused of irregularities in handling parliamentary amendments, with the trial commencing on October 10.
Chief of staff of former councilor in Porto Alegre arrested on suspicion of embezzling R$ 1.2 million in parliamentary amendments
The former chief of staff of Porto Alegre councilor Airto Ferronato, Vinícius de Araújo Pacheco, was arrested for allegedly embezzling R$ 1.2 million from mandatory parliamentary amendments.
STF blocks amendments for works causing environmental destruction
Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Minister Flávio Dino, has prohibited parliamentary amendments for projects deemed harmful to the environment, following petitions from transparency advocacy groups.
Dino prohibits cash withdrawals from amendments and notifies the BC to regulate the measure
Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has prohibited cash withdrawals from parliamentary amendments and instructed the Central Bank to implement this measure within 60 days.
Operation investigates deviations in parliamentary amendments from former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family
The Federal Police has launched an operation to investigate former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family for alleged misappropriations of parliamentary amendments, executing search warrants across four states and the Federal District.
Fernando Bezerra Coelho: learn who the former senator is, target of an operation against diversion of parliamentary amendments
Former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation by the Federal Police in Brazil for alleged fraud and diversion of parliamentary amendments.
Daily Summary #1875: Moraes and Zanin vote to convict the Brazão brothers in the Marielle case; Federal Police conducts operation against the diversion of parliamentary amendments; Ocean warming causes fish population decline, says study
Moraes and Zanin voted to convict the Brazão brothers for their role in the assassination of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes, while other news includes a Federal Police operation against corruption and findings on ocean warming's effect on fish populations.
Former senator Fernando Bezerra and sons are targets of federal operation investigating embezzlement of amendments
Former Brazilian senator Fernando Bezerra and his sons are targeted in a federal operation investigating allegations of embezzlement involving parliamentary amendments.
Parliament Becomes Object of Mockery – Statute Amendments: Preventing the Cat Sinaga or the Dog Pearl from Being Immortalized in Laws
Lithuanian parliamentarian Rimas Jonas Jankūnas has proposed amendments to the Seimas statute aimed at preventing misuse of legislative initiatives, citing concerns over the parliament becoming a subject of ridicule.
Juozas Olekas: The Venice Commission's conclusions on the LRT amendments will reach the Seimas by the spring session
Juozas Olekas anticipates that the recommendations from the Venice Commission regarding amendments to the national public broadcaster LRT will be available before the upcoming spring parliamentary session.
New Crime for Parliamentary Vote: Possession of Such Images May Lead to Conviction in the Future
Finland's Parliamentary Legal Committee unanimously supports proposed amendments to the criminal code targeting the possession of violent and child sexual abuse images.
V. Čmilytė: liberals will not return to the working group convened by J. Olekas regarding LRT
Liberalų sąjūdis in Lithuania has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary working group discussing amendments to the LRT law, citing procedural issues and chaotic operations within the group.
Government invests R$ 30 million to enhance transparency of amendments in states and municipalities
The Brazilian federal government is investing between R$ 25 and 30 million in the Transfere.gov platform to increase transparency regarding parliamentary amendments and other government disbursements at state and municipal levels.
Amendments and federal sponsorship inject over R$ 85 million of public funds into Carnival
The 2026 Carnival festivities are set to receive at least R$ 85.2 million in public funds through parliamentary amendments and transfers from federal government organs, including Caixa and Embratur.
CGU points out failures of NGO that received R$ 53 million in amendments from DF: 'inefficiency in the use of public resources'
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts highlighted inefficiencies in the use of public funds by the Moriá Association, which received R$ 53 million in federal parliamentary amendments.
Hugo Motta says that amendments help progress and that raises for civil servants were not a joyride
Hugo Motta defended the use of parliamentary amendments and a recent raise for civil servants, insisting it was not an unwarranted boon as portrayed by critics.
Lula's government releases record R$ 1.5 billion in amendments at the start of the year
The Lula government in Brazil allocated a record R$ 1.5 billion in parliamentary amendments by early February, surpassing previous years significantly.
Stop Arms to Kiev: Similar Amendments from M5S, Avs, and Vannacciani
Italian parliamentary groups are presenting amendments to halt the military support for Ukraine included in a recent decree.
Numerous changes in the Labor Code: affects every worker
The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labour is preparing a series of amendments to the Labor Code, which are set to impact all workers once they receive parliamentary approval.
The high value of parliamentary amendments
In 2025, the Brazilian federal government's total expenditure on parliamentary amendments reached R$ 45.4 billion, marking the highest amount since record-keeping began in 2015.
B. Davidonytė: The parliamentary working group will return to the same LRT amendments that caused protests
B. Davidonytė announced on Facebook that the parliamentary working group is revisiting LRT amendments that were previously protested, without any discussions in the group.
Federal Police will intensify operations against the diversion of amendments before the elections
The Federal Police plans to ramp up operations regarding suspected irregularities in parliamentary amendments leading up to the election period starting in the second half of the year.
Dino authorizes substitutes of Eduardo and Ramagem to reallocating parliamentary amendments
Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized the substitutes of former deputies Eduardo Bolsonaro and Alexandre Ramagem to reallocate parliamentary amendments totaling R$40.2 million each, following a request from the Chamber of Deputies.
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 legislative year, Motta defends Congress's power to allocate amendments
During the opening session of the Legislative Power in 2026, Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta advocated for Congress's authority to allocate federal public resources through parliamentary amendments.