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Judi Lynn

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Tue May 28, 2019, 12:03 AM May 2019

Congress Attempts to Limit Bolsonaro's Power with Its Own Package of Measures

Congress Attempts to Limit Bolsonaro's Power with Its Own Package of Measures
President Jair Bolsonaro's administration is seen as ineffective
May.27.2019 1:45PM

Ranier Bragon
Thais Arbex
BRASÍLIA

Party leaders in Congress recently released a package of measures that would attempt to limit the power of president Jair Bolsonaro (PSL), who they see as ineffective.

'Folha's research with congress members shows that many think that Bolsonaro has not demonstrated a high capacity to govern.

In addition to accelerated talks about impeachment, there is also dissatisfaction in the business and finance world. This has pushed Congress members to take the lead on tax and social security reforms.

"It will be necessary to ignore 'Bolsonaro's administration, there is no other way," said deputy Elmar Nascimento (BA), leader of DEM in the chamber.

More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2019/05/congress-attempts-to-limit-bolsonaros-power-with-its-own-package-of-measures.shtml

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