AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRunoff Race: Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula 46% to 44% in a new Quaest poll, a gap within the margin of error. With the Oct. 25 vote nearing, both campaigns are courting voters with popular promises while sidestepping difficult plans to rein in Brazil’s rising debt. Labor Reform: The Senate approved a constitutional amendment cutting the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without reducing pay, a major win for Lula’s campaign. Businesses have 14 months to adapt; economists warn of higher costs and inflation, while Flávio reversed his earlier opposition and backed the measure. Election Dispute: Lula’s campaign says Meta’s platforms are limiting the reach of pro-Lula content and favoring Bolsonaro-related material. It plans to take its complaint to the OAS; Meta denies political bias. Amazon Under Scrutiny: Authorities are investigating whether a surge in Amazon fires since the first round was deliberate. The environment minister cited signs of possible premeditated burning, but officials have not identified who may be responsible or why.
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