Today's news from January 14, 2025, paints a vivid picture of Brazil's current political and social landscape. A recent survey conducted by Paraná Pesquisas reveals a neck-and-neck race between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro for the 2026 presidential election. Both leaders are nearly tied in voter intentions, with Lula at 34% and Bolsonaro at 33.9%, especially when the potential candidacy of ex-coach Pablo Marçal is considered. The political tension doesn't end there; Eduardo Bolsonaro has openly criticized Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for demanding the official invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration, claiming it's not a joke. Meanwhile, Lula has been touting economic success, with Brazil's economy reportedly growing beyond market projections, leading to increased employment and family incomes. In the legislative realm, the Câmara dos Deputados has expanded benefits, allowing deputies to use parliamentary quotas for baggage dispatch and in-flight internet services. This change, quietly published at the end of December, has sparked discussions about the appropriate use of public funds. In a related development, new secretaries and directors of municipal agencies were sworn in for the 2025-2028 mandate in Campo Grande, with an emphasis on technical criteria and swift results.

Turning to law enforcement, the police are intensifying their investigations. In Tremembé, São Paulo, a suspect remains at large follo...

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