In today's news, dated December 13, 2024, Brazil is buzzing with a mix of political maneuvers, economic challenges, and public policy debates. In a striking development, the newly elected president of the Superior Military Court, Maria Elizabeth, made headlines with her bold statement, "An army of old men does not hold the bayonet," suggesting a need for modernization in military leadership. Meanwhile, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis has now claimed the title of having the most expensive bus fare, priced at R$ 5.65, surpassing Angra dos Reis at R$ 5.40 and Niterói at R$ 5.15. Cabo Frio follows closely with a recent hike to R$ 5.

In the political arena, a group of congressmen is rallying to increase the value of parliamentary amendments. Led by the PL leader in the Chamber, Deputy Altineu Cortes, the proposed constitutional amendment seeks to raise the percentage of amendments from 2% to 2.95% of the previous year's net current revenue. This move comes after the net current revenue of Brazil in 2023 was reported at 1.23 trillion reais, offering parliamentarians 25 billion reais in individual amendments alone. If successful, this increase could mean an additional 11 billion reais in amendments, marking a significant 45% rise.

The environmental front sees concerns over a backslide in decarbonization efforts, signaling potential setbacks in Brazil's climate commitments. Health transparency is another hot topic, with calls for clarity regarding Presid...

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