Bolsonaro's Son Backs Workweek Reform; Court Scandal Looms

· Politics · Brazil

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro reversed course and said he would back a popular labor reform to reduce the country's workweek, aiming to avoid handing a political win to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, his opponent in Brazil's presidential elections. Meanwhile, the judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a scandal that could benefit his son and damage Lula, according to the Guardian.

Why it matters：The maneuvers show how Brazil's political rivals are jockeying for advantage ahead of elections.

Key points

  • Flavio Bolsonaro reversed his position to back workweek reform.
  • He aims to avoid handing a win to Lula.
  • A scandal involving the judge who convicted Jair Bolsonaro could reshape politics.

Sources (original reporting)

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