Legislature
Sergio Mayer granted indefinite leave to join 'La Casa de los Famosos'
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Federal deputy Sergio Mayer Bretón, from Morena, requested and was granted indefinite leave from the Chamber of Deputies starting February 17, 2026, to participate as a surprise inhabitant in the sixth season of Telemundo's 'La Casa de los Famosos'. His alternate, Luis Morales Flores, will temporarily assume the position and receive the corresponding salary. The decision has elicited mixed reactions from legislators, who stress the importance of ethics in public representation.
The House of Representatives committee has rejected the 2026 budget allocation proposed by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). This decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of federal budget proposals in Nigeria.
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Hong Kong's legislative debate over bus seat belt rules underscores that even perfect government-drafted laws require lawmakers to scrutinise them without fear of their constitutional duty. An opinion piece argues that in the executive-led system, the legislature acts as gatekeepers to ensure laws are sound in both spirit and wording. Past obstructionism had stalled the city's progress.
President Lula signed the Income Tax exemption for incomes up to R$ 5,000, in a ceremony marked by the absence of congressional leaders like Hugo Motta and Davi Alcolumbre. Folha readers praised the measure as beneficial for workers but criticized the Legislature for alleged undue interference. The event highlights growing friction between the Executive and Parliament.
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The 39-member Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives has pledged unequivocal support for Speaker Faustino Dy III through a manifesto issued on Thursday evening. This declaration, led by Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, emphasizes unity and trust in Dy's leadership amid calls for political stability. The bloc, representing lawmakers from northern regions, roots its endorsement in conviction rather than mere alignment.
President Gabriel Boric sharply criticized the mass absence of deputies that caused a session in the Chamber to fail last week, urging them to prioritize social laws. His remarks, made during the inauguration of a kindergarten in San Felipe, drew immediate retorts from opposition legislators who recalled the president's own past absences. The exchange highlights growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches.