Brazil, Congress

Brazil inflation to ease further this year, Lula tells Congress
Inflation in Brazil is expected to ease further this year and near the mid-point of the central bank's 3% target by mid-2026, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a written message to Congress on Monday.
New Leaders in Brazil’s Congress Unlikely to Bring Respite for a Struggling Lula
BRASÍLIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is bracing for another two years of struggle with the nation’s Congress, as lawmakers convene on Saturday to potentially elect leaders to both the House and Senate who have promised to continue exerting tight control of an overstretched federal budget.
Lula's Political Tightrope: Navigating Brazil's Congressional Struggles
Brazilian President Lula da Silva faces a challenging political landscape as Congress elects leaders promising tight budget control. With declining approval and fiscal pressures, Lula aims to fulfill electoral promises amidst a strong legislature.
New leaders elected to Brazil’s Congress promise independence from Lula
Brazil’s House and Senate elected new leaders on Saturday who promised independence from the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during their two-year terms, which will be the final stretch of Lula’s presidency.
Brazil Congress Picks New Leaders as Lula’s Challenges Mount
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is already staring down rising food prices, deepening investor skepticism and falling approval ratings. Now he’s getting another challenge: A change in congressional leadership that will test his ability to navigate the country’s conservative legislature.
Brazil Took on Musk and Won. Now Lula Is Sharing Notes With Europe
European governments reeling from Elon Musk’s political attacks are comparing notes with fellow targets all-too familiar with ...
The Economist11d
Can Brazil’s left survive without Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?
S ince leaving hospital in December, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula (pictured), has cut a smart figure. Brazil’s ...
Brazil's Tax Revenue Service Strike Threatens Government's Fiscal Plans, Union Says
BRASILIA (Reuters) - A strike by Brazil's federal tax agency over wage demands is undermining government efforts to raise ...
Views of Lula turn negative, Brazilians wary on taxes, economy
Approval of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's way of governing has dipped in the past month, a poll showed on ...
Brazil Orders Deportation Reception Center Amid Flight Handcuff Controversy
Brazil's Foreign Ministry said in a statement it was seeking answers from Washington regarding the "degrading treatment" of ...
The Independent6d
Brazil to set up deportee reception center after contentious flight from US
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave the green light to establish a humanitarian reception post at Confins, a municipality in Minas Gerais state, Brazil’s Minister of Human Rights and ...
Brazil's Lula vows to reciprocate potential Trump tariffs, makes market-friendly remarks
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that his government would reciprocate if U.S. President Donald ...