The STF continues Bolsonaro’s trial with Justice Lúcia’s vote, the report on tax reform was submitted, and the House postponed the vote on the Social Electricity Tariff provisional measure

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 11 Sep 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

This afternoon, the First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court resumes the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état, with the vote of Justice Cármen Lúcia. Yesterday, the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) received Senator Eduardo Braga’s (MDB-AM) report on the bill that advances tax reform. Also yesterday, the Lower House agenda included a vote on Provisional Measure 1300/25, which modifies the Social Electricity Tariff to exempt low-income families from paying for electricity in cases of minimal consumption. However, the measure was not voted upon.

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