Politics
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Defense of Flávio Bolsonaro requests removal of Moraes
Project alters rules to incorporate technologies into SUS
The Law Project 1.738/2026 proposes to divide the evaluation of new technologies in SUS into two phases, separating scientific analysis from economic analysis. Authors defend greater transparency and rationality in public spending. The text is being processed in conclusive manner in the Chamber.
Chamber debates mixed district system to elect deputies
Leaders of the Chamber and party presidents revive proposal to establish the mixed district system to elect deputies. The goal is to curb the advance of PL and strengthen center parties. Changes may take effect from 2034.
Right without Bolsonaro is opportunism, says Gilson Machado
The elected federal deputy Gilson Machado (Podemos-PE) criticized on Sunday (31.out.2026) politicians trying to take the lead in Brazil's right after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) fled to the United States. In an Instagram video, the former minister stated that 'right without Bolsonaro is opportunism'
Kassab demands economic measures for PSD to support Lula
The national president of PSD, Gilberto Kassab, stated that the party will only have a deep relationship with Lula's government if there are concrete economic measures. The statement comes after the party suffered significant losses in the 2026 elections, especially in the Senate and state governments.
Flávio predicts Lula's fall and admits to running before 2030
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) stated that President Lula may face economic difficulties and fall "much earlier than many people imagine." He also signaled his willingness to run for President before 2030.
Flávio Bolsonaro projects early end of Lula's government
In a broadcast from the United States, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro projected that the economic wear and tear on Lula's government could generate a deep political crisis and shorten the term. He compared the current situation to the pre-impeachment period of Dilma Rousseff and called for political action from abroad.
Map shows division of evangelical vote by municipality
A survey crossed the proportion of evangelicals by municipality with the result of the second round. The relationship varies across the country, with emphasis on the Center-West. The data show that the religious composition does not alone explain the electoral geography.
Flávio says he fled without informing allies to avoid things going wrong
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) declared in an Instagram live session that he left Brazil without informing allies to prevent the trip from being blocked. The decision was made only with his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro. The lawmaker violated an order from the STF that prohibited him from traveling abroad.
From the end of the scale 6x1 to Big Techs: Aliel acts on issues that impact millions of Brazilians
Federal deputy voted in favor of changes for workers and microentrepreneurs, is the rapporteur of a bill on competition in digital markets and outlines the priorities of the Green Party for the next term
