Chamber of Deputies
Ruling coalition takes control of most committees in Chamber
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On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the ruling coalition secured a majority in 15 of the 27 permanent committees of the Chamber of Deputies, including the key Finance and Constitution committees. The deal reinforced the board agreement, incorporating the DC party, but highlighted a rift between PS and PPD in the opposition.
Deputy Felipe Camaño, vice president of the Chamber of Deputies, filed a lawsuit for libel and slander against Franco Parisi and Javier Olivares of the PDG. The action follows criticism over his vote for Jorge Alessandri in last week's Chamber presidency election. Camaño describes his choice as honoring an administrative agreement.
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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday a blacklist for sports entities convicted of racism. The measure punishes clubs for acts by fans, athletes or officials and heads to the Senate. Listed entities lose public contracts and tax benefits for two years.
Kenia López Rabadán, president of the Chamber of Deputies' Board, warned of a violation of the March 2025 agreement after the irregular entry of a Morena-affiliated influencer into the Plenary. The incident sparked a confrontation with PRI coordinator Rubén Moreira. López Rabadán stressed the importance of respecting internal rules to avoid sending negative messages.