In Brazil, the Presidents of the Chamber and the Senate, Hugo Motta and Davi Alcolumbre, respectively, are avoiding the contentious issue of the CPI (Parliamentary Inquiry Commission) related to the Master fraud allegations. Despite public pressure for a thorough investigation, there are indications that both leaders prefer to focus on more favorable legislation to mitigate potential political fallout. Key topics that might be advanced during the upcoming sessions include public security, a trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU, and workplace regulations, suggesting a strategic shift towards less controversial matters.

As the political landscape heats up after the Carnival recess, the opposition is poised to create a stir over the delayed inquiry into the Master affair, with 15 requests for CPIs already pending in Congress. However, insiders report that both Motta and Alcolumbre are keen on prioritizing more appealing issues rather than engaging in what they perceive could be a politically damaging investigation ahead of the election year. There is, therefore, an apparent strategy to lessen exposure to public discontent regarding the Master scandal.

The mounting pressure on Davi Alcolumbre, in particular, reflects the broader political risk involved; estimations indicate that delving into the Master inquiry could potentially lead to a backlash that not only affects individual parties but might also alter the composition of legislative majorities. With enormous political stakes, the maneuvering behind the scenes suggests the leadership is acutely aware of the repercussions that such inquiries can provoke, especially in a sensitive electoral context.