National Congress

A survey reveals 2,864 active processes at the National Mining Agency, with the highest concentration in Bahia.

May 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) denied on May 1 striking a deal with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to abandon the joint CPI on the Banco Master case in exchange for Congress overriding President Lula's veto on the Dosimetry Bill, which reduces sentences for coup attempt convicts like Jair Bolsonaro. This follows Congress's recent veto override, celebrated by rapporteur Paulinho da Força as a win against the government.

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), reserved a week with remote voting to analyze bills combating violence against women, following a record of feminicides in the last ten years. The agenda was indicated by the women's bloc in homage to International Women's Day, which occurred on March 8. While some bills have already been approved, congresswomen criticize the emptied format, which reduces in-person debates.

March 06, 2026 Reported by AI

During a recent session in the National Congress, President Javier Milei had an embarrassing outburst, while Vice President Victoria Villarruel, seated behind him, displayed an ambiguous facial expression that the columnist interprets as serene contempt. The television broadcast on national chain captured this moment, comparing it to the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa. The episode highlights tensions in Argentine politics.

The Chamber of Deputies approved on Monday (2) a bill creating the heinous crime of forced disappearance of persons, committed by state agents. The text, which goes to the Senate, provides for prison terms of 10 to 20 years and is considered ongoing until the victim's whereabouts are discovered. Lawmakers debated whether the law could affect dictatorship-era cases, but the rapporteur stated it does not retroact.

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

The Federal Police obtained authorization to break the banking, fiscal, and telematic secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Lula, amid investigations into INSS frauds. The INSS CPI also approved the break in a tumultuous session on Thursday (26), generating tensions in the government ahead of the election campaign. Aides fear impacts on re-election, while the opposition seeks to extend the commission.