Rio Assembly Proposes 7x Increase in Parliamentary Amendments

Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly proposes increasing parliamentary amendment funds sevenfold to over R$1.5 billion, raising each deputy's allocation from R$3 million to R$22 million annually despite state deficit.

STF Validates Dosimetry Bill with Warnings

Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) is expected to validate the dosimetry bill while issuing warnings about combating anti-democratic acts, balancing judicial discretion with democratic safeguards.

Dino Bans New Benefits for Judges

Minister Flávio Dino of Brazil's Supreme Court banned creation of new remuneration benefits for judges and prosecutors, limiting allowances to 35% of ministers' salaries after courts attempted circumventing previous ruling.