Tag: Brazilian congress

Thursday, February 10th 2022 - 21:20 UTC
Brazilian House passes bill to speed up use of controversial agrochemicals

Brazil's Lower House passed a bill late Wednesday whereby requirements for the certification of chemicals used in agriculture would be eased. The measure was supported by the agribusiness sector and criticized by environmentalists.
Wednesday, September 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Brazilian Senate repeals Bolsonaro decree against social media alleged censorship

Brazil's Senate Speaker Rodrigo Pacheco Tuesday repealed a Law-decree issued last week by President Jair Bolsonaro concerning censorship on social media.
Friday, July 23rd 2021 - 09:32 UTC
“The cancer of Brazil is corruption... democracy is solid rock”, outgoing US ambassador

Outgoing United States ambassador before Brazil, Todd Chapman said in an interview with O Estado de Sao Paulo that the threat of not holding elections in 2022, as expressed by some top officials from the president Jair Bolsonaro administration is not a serious problem. “Democracy is a solid rock in Brazil, the cancer is corruption”.
Saturday, February 13th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Bolsonaro has congress support to extend pandemic emergency payments for another four months

The leaders of Brazilian congress two chambers announced on Friday priority will be given to reviving pandemic emergency payments to the vulnerable population, which are expected to be granted in four months, from March to June.
Friday, February 12th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Brazil congress passes bill granting the central bank greater autonomy

Brazil's lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved the text of a bill granting the central bank autonomy, which will set fixed four-year terms for the bank's president and directors, and tighter rules on their exit from office.
Tuesday, January 19th 2021 - 09:16 UTC
Bolsonaro allies expected to win control of both houses in Congress

Brazil’s right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro sponsored candidates are expected to win control of Congress next month, politicians and analysts said on Monday, despite controversy of the management of the pandemic.
Wednesday, May 20th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
British supermarkets and EU investors warn Brazil if an Amazon contentious bill is approved in congress

British supermarkets have warned Brazil they might have to boycott its products if lawmakers there pass a contentious bill that could enable faster destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Thursday, March 12th 2020 - 07:48 UTC
With local elections looming, Brazilian congress overturns Bolsonaro veto on social spending

Brazil's Congress overturned a presidential veto on Wednesday in an ongoing battle over appropriations with President Jair Bolsonaro, doubling social assistance for elderly and disabled people that will cost an extra 20 billion reais (US$ 4.2 billion) this year.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro signs decree making it easier to own, carry and import weapons

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Tuesday making it easier for gun enthusiasts to own, carry and import weapons in one of the world's deadliest countries. Beaming members of Congress and industry lobbyists clapped and made pistol signs with their hands as the ex-army captain relaxed rules that critics fear could pave the way for the carrying of weapons in the streets.
Thursday, April 18th 2019 - 08:22 UTC
Minister says pension reform will pass within four months, helping the Brazilian economy to grow by 3.5%

Brazil's economic growth may accelerate to a 3.5% annual rate in the second half of the year after the approval of pension reforms, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said in an interview with TV channel Globo news.