The Republican imbroglio
This Friday (6), what was considered the greatest attack on democracy in the history of the United States turns two years old. The attack caused a fragmentation in the Republican party that is causing difficulties in choosing the president of the US House of Representatives. Some members of the conservative party want a less radical and more democratic representative. The Democratic party has also not yet managed to define its representative. (G1)
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Twitter hacked
The email addresses of more than 235 million Twitter users were leaked on a hacker forum; Alon Gal, co-founder of Hudson Rock – an electronic security company – released the data this Thursday (5). Gal talks about the use of this stolen data: “This database will be used by hackers, political hacktivists and, of course, governments, to further harm our privacy.” Twitter has not yet commented on the leak. (InfoMoney)
Minimum wage adjustment more expensive than expected
The adjustment of the minimum wage from R$1.302 to R$1.320 is expected to cost R$7,7 billion more than expected for the 2023 budget. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promeyour readjustment right after the elections. The alert could mean blocking spending on other expenses. (Folha de S. Paul)(I.e.
What will the MEC do with R$12 billion?
With a larger budget and at Lula's request, the Ministry of Education (MEC) will prioritize the expansion of comprehensive education, literacy and quality school meals. Camilo Santana, the new Minister of Education, will have to massively restructure the system in 2023. “In the last three years, more than 350 children up to the age of five have dropped out of schools. Data Education for All show that the number of children aged six to seven who did not learn to read and write at the right age increased by 66%. When a child does not become literate, their entire future is left to their own devices.promehad”, stated the minister. (This is)
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Children without vaccines
Between January and November 2022, 33,1% of children who received consultations in primary care were not up to date with vaccinations, according to data from the Health Information System for Primary Care (Sisab). This is the highest percentage in five years. (UOL News)
Former president of Petrobrás joins São Paulo government
The appointment of Caio Paes de Andrade was made official by the Official Gazette this Friday (6). Andrade had already been appointed to the position at the beginning of December to take over Digital Management and Government. He resigned as president of Petrobras this Wednesday (4). (G1)
To those upset with Bolsonaro
The post-election silence and the trip to the United States left a feeling of frustration among Bolsonaro's former allies. To try to minimize the impact of the former president's escape and the frustration of the defeat at the polls, the president of the PL, Valdemar Costa Neto, made a publication on social media. Michelle Bolsonaro reposted the video. (Folha de S. Paul)(I.e.
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