The Ministry of Finance is finalizing the framework for the Desenrola program, the House should vote on the 6x1 work schedule next week, and results of four presidential polls may be released today

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 22 May 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Finance Minister Dario Durigan said yesterday that the Ministry is finalizing the “framework” for a new version of the Desenrola program aimed at consumers who remain current on their payments but face a risk of indebtedness. The Lower House’s final debate and vote on the proposed constitutional amendment ending the 6x1 work schedule (PEC 221/19) is expected to take place next week. Congressman Leo Prates (Republicanos-BA), the rapporteur for the proposal, is expected to present his report before the Special Committee on Monday (May 25). Today, four presidential polls may be released: Futura, Datafolha, Gerp, and Vetor Arow. On Sunday, Vox may publish a new survey, followed by a Nexus/BTG Pactual poll on Monday. An Indexa survey is also expected on Wednesday.

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