Today's news from June 7, 2025, brings us an insightful look into the political chess game between Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro. Both are strategically eyeing the 2026 Senate elections, with Lula's allies and Bolsonaro's supporters already mapping out their moves to secure a majority. With two-thirds of the Senate seats up for grabs, this election is seen as crucial for both camps, especially as Bolsonaro's camp aims to influence decisions against the Supreme Court. Lula, on the other hand, seeks to maintain a supportive majority to ease future governance challenges. The stakes are high, as gaining control of the Senate could allow either side to wield significant power, potentially more than the President himself.

Meanwhile, in Poços de Caldas, MG, local police have been busy with several operations. They successfully recovered a stolen vehicle and two additional vehicles during the Operation 250 Years of PMMG. In Campestre, MG, a joint operation by the Civil and Military Police targeted drug trafficking, executing three search and seizure warrants. Over in Machado, MG, a 68-year-old man was arrested for racial slurs, physical aggression, and threats against a 60-year-old resident.

In other news, the INSS scandal continues to unfold as a data authority accuses the entity of fraud in court, while discussions around the PAC face a reality check. The debate over Brazil's digital identity and the interpla...

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