eyesonbrasil Strengthening Checks and Balances The recent approval of the PEC by the Comissão de Constituição e Justiça (CCJ) in Brasília marks a significant step towards strengthening the checks and balances within Brazil’s political system1. By limiting the monocratic decisions of ministers of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), this amendment aims to ensure that judicial…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, September 11, 2024 – Congresswoman Caroline de Toni (PL-SC), current president of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), has stood out for her firm action and for agendas that generate intense debate on the Brazilian political scene. Let’s explore some of the main initiatives she has led recently. Limiting the Power of the…
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Evidence of Decadence or Solution eyesonbrasil The relationship between the three powers of the Brazilian state – the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary – has been marked by tensions and challenges. In this article, we will explore the constitutional limits of each power and how the imbalance between them affects political stability and social…
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Accountability and Omission by the Federal Government eyesonbrasil The Brazilian Intelligence Agency (Abin)**, a source of intrigue and suspicion since the beginning of the Lula administration, has presented a report that has brought to light crucial questions about the events that took place on January 8th. Let’s explore the details of this inspiring report: 1.…
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Bureaucratic hurdles ahead Brasilia. Brazil’s government is finally changing the rules to give foreign companies an equal shot at winning government contracts, the Economy Ministry said on Monday. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has pledged to fight corruption and open up one of the world’s most protected countries to foreign business and the overseas investment necessary to modernize…
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