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The Brazilian Senate voted 61 to 2 in favor of a project to reduce taxes on fuels including diesel, gasoline, ethanol, and aviation kerosene, with fiscal losses expected to be covered by oil revenues. The bill now goes to President Lula da Silva.
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that would criminalize misogyny, similar to racism, with penalties ranging from two to five years in prison.
Michelle Bolsonaro, the wife of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has announced her candidacy for the Brazilian Senate. Her entry into the political race marks a significant development ahead of upcoming elections.
Brazil's Senate has approved a bill that equates misogyny to the crime of racism, proposing aggravated penalties of up to five years in prison without prescription or bail. The text now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for approval, despite opposition from Bolsonaro-aligned parliamentarians.
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that weakened key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, limiting protections for minority voters. This decision has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and is anticipated to influence political redistricting efforts across the nation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU-Mercosur agreement will provisionally enter into force, even as it undergoes review by the Brazilian Senate and the Court of Justice.