There will be no blow
Defense Minister José Múcio states that President Lula's relationship with the commanders of the Armed Forces is “absolutely peaceful”. “We won't be able to forget the 8th any time soon and hopefully it will take a long time [to forget] so that this doesn't happen again, but relations are absolutely pacified. Today we have proactive agendas, dealing with other issues, we don’t even deal with what happened anymore”, stated Múcio. (UOL News)
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Ministers try to insert family members into public positions
At least three ministers in the Lula government worked hard to place their respective wives in positions as counselors in audit courts in the states, a lifetime position with remuneration equivalent to the state civil service ceiling. Renata Calheiros, wife of Transport Minister Renan Filho (MDB), was elected new advisor to the State Court of Auditors.
Federal deputy Rejane Dias, wife of the Minister of Social Development Wellington Dias (PT), took a seat at the Court of Auditors of the State of Piauí, as well as Minister of the Civil House, Rui Costa (PT) speaking in favor of his wife, Aline Peixoto, for a position as counselor at the Court of Auditors of the Municipalities of Bahia. (FSP) 🚥
Health for indigenous people
The Brazilian government intends to present a proposal to the World Health Organization (WHO) to guarantee international action in defense of the health of indigenous peoples. Around 600 indigenous children have died in the last four years due to lack of public policies. (Agency Brazil)
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New strike in France
A second national strike begins in France against Emmanuel Macron's plans for pension reform, increasing the minimum age by two years (64 years). Refineries, public transport and schools in France are being affected. (This is)
Prosecutors will earn more for 'overwork'
The Public Ministry will benefit prosecutors by R$11 per month, even those on vacation, leave, recess or away to work in professional associations. The benefit already existed for judges with “excessive work” justification, but now even prosecutors who are not working will be able to receive the extra amount. (Congress in Focus)
Olinda Carnival avoids politics
This year, the Olinda carnival chose not to feature dolls of Lula and Bolsonaro to avoid political polarization during the celebration. The doll of the president of the republic has been traditional since 2007, but this year it will be replaced by one of Queen Elizabeth II. (G1)
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Cleaning at Itamaraty
President Lula sent a dispatch to the National Congress withdrawing 18 nominations made by the administration of former president Jair Bolsonaro for positions in embassies, national agencies, national authorities and others. These would need approval from parliamentarians to take up their positions. (The Globe) (I.e.
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