Brazil Chamber of Deputies passes bill criminalizing cutting in line for vaccination
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 11th, passed a bill that criminalizes jumping the queue for vaccination. The text...
February 11, 2021Topic
Brazil politics
Brazil emergency aid: Chamber president pressures Economy Minister for immediate solution
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira (PP-AL), on Thursday, February 11th, called on...
February 11, 2021
Congress’s position on 5-day vaccince approval is “criminal” – former ANVISA president
Public health physician Gonzalo Vecina, ex-president of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency today classified Congress' position as "criminal" and "disastrous",...
February 11, 2021
Comeback of the old boys: Huawei contracts ex-president Temer, Bolsonaro courts ex-president Collor
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro made former president Fernando Collor de Mello (1990-1992) - who resigned...
February 11, 2021
Brazil’s Congress passes law giving Central Bank autonomy
Brazil's Congress passed a bill Wednesday, February 10th, giving autonomy to the central bank, as President Jair Bolsonaro moved to...
February 10, 2021
Brazil´s Centrão Voting Bloc Presses Bolsonaro for Banco do Brasil and Mint Appointments
With the election of Arthur Lira (PP-AL) to head the Chamber and Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) to run the Senate, parties...
February 8, 2021
Brazil’s New Senate Leader Aims for Tax Reform within Eight Months
Brazil's New Senate Leader Aims for Tax Reform within Eight Months. Brazil tax reform Senate coverage and expert analysis from...
February 4, 2021
Bolsonaro Allies Win Control of Both Houses of Brazil’s Congress
Brazil’s Congress on Monday, February 1st, chose lawmakers endorsed by President Jair Bolsonaro as speakers of its two chambers, giving...
February 2, 2021
Bolsonaro Ally Lira to Preside over Brazil Lower House of Congress
Congressman Arthur Lira, an ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, was elected speaker of the lower house of Congress for...
February 2, 2021