The mixed committee reviewing the provisional decree on ending the "blusinhas tax" should vote on the report Tuesday morning (the 1st). Originally scheduled for Monday (the 31st), the vote was postponed so the committee chairman, Deputy Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG), could finalize the "last details" of the text.
The inclusion of the decree on this week's agenda resulted from a political agreement between the leadership of the National Congress and the presidential palace. Ending the 20% charge on international purchases of up to US$ 50 is one of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's (PT) main campaign promises for the reelection bid.
There is resistance from the productive sector to the measure, but government lawmakers and congressional leadership believe there are enough votes to pass the text. The issue also divided the presidential palace in 2025, placing on one side the then Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad.
