'Lawmakers understand that the reform is needed, even though it's not very popular.' Brazil's pension-reform proposal has cleared its first hurdle
SÃO PAULO—Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s proposal to overhaul the country’s pension system passed its first legislative test late Tuesday, when a committee of the lower house of Congress voted to send the bill to a select committee for consideration.
After more than eight hours of intense debate, 48 votes were cast in favor and 18 against, meaning the lower house committee decided the bill is in accordance with Brazil’s constitution. The bill will now go to a select committee that will discuss the proposed changes in...
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