Changes in the composition of parliamentary caucuses are altering the dynamics between the Legislative and Executive Branches in Brazil. The new political configuration has led to greater participation of legislators in the budgetary process, modifying the way the Legislature relates to the Executive.
The Legislature is seeking a new balance in its relationship with the Executive, balancing two fundamental functions: oversight and action on the budget. This search for balance reflects a reconfiguration of the bargaining power of legislators vis-à-vis the federal government.
The article indicates that the relationship between the two Branches is undergoing significant transformations, driven both by the renewed composition of the caucuses and by the more active role of legislators in budgetary matters.
