Chamber of Deputies
Lawmaker requests postponement of app work regulation bill vote
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The rapporteur of PLP 152/2025, Deputy Augusto Coutinho (Republicanos-PE), requested the postponement of the vote on the bill regulating app-based work, scheduled for Tuesday (April 14) in the Chamber's special committee. The request followed a government plea from then-leader José Guimarães (PT-CE). The government withdrew support due to rejection by delivery workers and drivers.
Chile's Electoral Service (Servel) updated the distribution of 155 seats in the Chamber of Deputies based on census data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The resolution, published last Thursday, adjusts representatives per district, with limits of 3 to 8 deputies per area.
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The External Commission of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies sent a letter to Apple on Thursday (16) requesting legalized betting apps in its virtual stores. The move aims to fight the illegal market and cut frauds. Lawmakers note that bettors prefer apps for such activities.
Chamber President Hugo Motta denied any intent to censor journalists during the forcible removal of Deputy Glauber Braga (PSOL-RJ) from the Board of Directors chair on December 9, as covered in prior reports on his suspension. In a statement on December 11, Motta expressed regret for disruptions to media professionals and pledged an investigation into excesses.
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During the solemn session for the International Day of Human Rights, Pan and Morena deputies engaged in a clash with insults and shouts in the Chamber of Deputies. The incident began with criticisms from Pan deputy Germán Martínez against government leaders, prompting heated responses from the ruling bloc. President Kenia López Rabadán tried to restore order, but the session ended abruptly.