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Senate debates Sheinbaum's Plan B electoral reform without PT

Rabu, 25 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI Gambar dihasilkan oleh AI

Mexico's Senate Pleno debates President Claudia Sheinbaum's Plan B electoral reform on March 25, after approval in committees despite the Labor Party (PT)'s absence. The main controversy concerns the revocation of mandate date, potentially coinciding with 2027 midterm elections. Opposition criticizes the bill and PT remains uncertain on its vote.

São Paulo councilor uses wig and lipstick to criticize misogyny inclusion in Racism Law

São Paulo councilor Adrilles Jorge (União Brasil) donned a wig and applied lipstick in the city council chamber to criticize a Senate-approved bill including misogyny among prejudice crimes under the Racism Law. The bill passed on Tuesday (March 24) with 67 votes and heads to the Chamber of Deputies.

Centrão urges Alcolumbre to advance Messias' STF hearing

Rabu, 25 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Centrão members advised Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to unblock the hearing for Attorney-General Jorge Messias, nominated by Lula to the STF. The government plans to send the formal nomination message in the coming days, despite resistances. Lawmakers argue that delaying offers no benefits.

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Ethics complaint seeking ‘no work, no pay’ for Bato dela Rosa faces dismissal

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Senate adjourns for Holy Week break

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Rand Paul mencecar Markwayne Mullin di sidang konfirmasi DHS

Sheinbaum presents Plan B for electoral reform after prior rejection

On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez presented the Plan B electoral reform initiative on President Claudia Sheinbaum's instructions. It aims to cut privileges and spending in electoral bodies and local governments after the original constitutional proposal failed in the Chamber of Deputies. It will be sent to the Senate with PT and PVEM support.

Chavit Singson to testify before Blue Ribbon on flood control probe

Selasa, 17 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson will testify in the Senate Blue Ribbon committee's probe into flood control corruption, Senate President Panfilo Lacson announced. The April 14 hearing could occur much earlier. Singson visited Lacson's office on Monday to express his interest.

Santini poised to become alternate for Derrite's São Paulo Senate bid amid Tarcísio-Bolsonaro ties

Following recent tensions over dismissals in the security secretariat, José Vicente Santini, advisor to Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, is expected to serve as an alternate for Guilherme Derrite's (PP) Senate candidacy in São Paulo. The move reinforces links between Tarcísio's administration and Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign.

Senator Estrada's remark to naturalizing athlete Means sparks backlash on misogyny in politics and sports

Kamis, 05 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

During a March 3, 2026, Senate hearing, Senator Jinggoy Estrada asked American basketball player Elizabeth Means if she had a Filipino boyfriend while discussing her naturalization to play for Gilas Pilipinas Women. The comment drew widespread criticism amid National Women’s Month, highlighting misogynistic norms. Means and teammate Malick Diouf's bills later passed their third and final Senate reading.

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