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TSE maintains disapproval of BH mayor’s campaign accounts

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) upheld today (3), by 4 votes to 3, the disapproval of the campaign accounts of the mayor of Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil, referring to the 2016 campaign,

February 3, 2022

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2022 budget is approved by the National Congress

Formal session kicks off Congress work in 2022

The presidents of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, and of the Federal Supreme Court, Luiz Fux, joined Rodrigo Pacheco and Arthur Lira, presidents of the Senate and Chamber, in a solemn opening session

February 3, 2022

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Three out of four restaurants had a sick leave due to covid-19 or the flu

A survey with 1,300 businessmen in the bar and restaurant sector indicated that 76% had at least one leave of absence of a worker contaminated by covid-19 or influenza. The survey by

February 3, 2022

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Government of Minas opens public consultation on highway concession

In Peru, Cusco will have a vice consulate to serve Brazilian tourists

One of the most sought after destinations by Brazilians in South America, the city of Cusco, in Peru, will have a vice consulate of Brazil to meet the demands of tourists visiting

February 3, 2022

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Speakers of the House and Senate address the inaugural session

The National Congress started today (2) the legislative year. During the ceremony, leaders of the Three Powers spoke about the pandemic, about relevant agendas approved in 2021 and also about the elections.

February 3, 2022

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Copom starts first meeting of the year to define basic interest rates

Copom raises basic interest rates for the economy to 10.75% per year

Amid rising food, fuel and energy inflation, the Central Bank (BC) tightened its monetary policy belts even further. Unanimously, the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) raised the Selic rate, the economy’s basic interest

February 3, 2022

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Applications open for student technology competition

Registration for the Inspira Tech 2022 Challenge, a competition aimed at students of professional and technological education, is open. The contest will evaluate new business proposals. The objective of the initiative is

February 3, 2022

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Chamber: PEC vote on precatório may take place next week

House approves bill that punishes those who encourage violence in traffic

The House plenary approved this Wednesday (2) the bill that prohibits the disclosure of infractions that put traffic safety at risk. The text punishes disclosure made by digital, electronic or printed means

February 3, 2022

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Dollar drops to R$5.46 and closes at the lowest value in two months

Dollar stops falls and closes practically stable

On a day of expectations regarding basic interest rates in Brazil, the dollar closed practically stable, with the first high after four consecutive declines. The stock market tumbled 0.87% on a profit-taking

February 3, 2022

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At the pace of Marcos Leonardo, Santos beats Corinthians at Paulista

The first classic of the 2022 Paulista Championship ended with a 2-1 victory for Santos over Corinthians thanks to the brilliance of a young striker, Marcos Leonardo. The 18-year-old scored both goals

February 3, 2022

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