Rejection weighs more heavily on Lula and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 06 Apr 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

President Lula may sign a provisional measure on diesel subsidies, along with support measures for the aviation sector. The government may also submit a proposal to Congress to end the 6x1 work schedule. With the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court, the government is resuming efforts to secure his confirmation in the Senate. The Court is also set to decide the rules for the election in Rio de Janeiro.

This week's Talking Points:

- Government support in the Lower House rises in March.

- Hugo Motta's priorities in the Lower House.

 - Caiado's candidacy lacks party support.

- Lula holds a temporary edge in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro, but Flávio is expected to gain ground.

 - Rejection weighs more heavily on Lula than on Flávio Bolsonaro.

 - The PL may secure the largest Senate caucus.

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