In today's Brazilian news, dated April 24, 2025, the political and economic climate is as turbulent as ever. The opposition leader in the Federal Senate, Senator Rogério Marinho, has voiced concerns over what he describes as a "deliberate fiscal implosion" orchestrated by President Lula's government. Marinho accuses the administration of undermining the country's budget sustainability, setting the stage for a financial collapse by 2026. This criticism comes amidst a backdrop of a growing disapproval rating for Lula, with a Paraná Pesquisas survey revealing that 57.4% of Brazilians are dissatisfied with his leadership, marking the highest disapproval during his third term. Meanwhile, former President Jair Bolsonaro finds himself at the center of controversy while hospitalized at DF Star in Brasília. Against medical advice, he received visits from political allies, including Pastor Silas Malafaia. The tension escalated when a court officer served Bolsonaro with documents from the Supreme Federal Court (STF) during his stay in the intensive care unit, causing an uproar among his supporters. This incident highlights the ongoing political drama surrounding the former president.

In a significant shakeup, President Lula has dismissed the director-president of the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS), Alessandro Stefanutto, following a Federal Police operation. This investigation uncovered fraudulent charges made by entities against pensioners and retirees, leading ...

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