Aid of R$ 30 million for the damage caused by floods in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, and the farewell of Minister Luís Roberto Barroso from the presidency of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) are among the highlights of February 17, 2022.
Donation to Petrópolis
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, sanctioned this Thursday (17) the bill approved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro with a donation of R$ 30 million for the city of Petrópolis to recover from the effects of the floods, which left more than 100 dead.
Federal government task force
The Minister of Health, Marcelo Queiroga, went to Petrópolis this Thursday (17), as part of the task force that the federal government set up to help the municipality. He is the prime minister sent by the federal government to the site. On Friday (18) the departure of President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and other ministers is scheduled.
Superior Electoral Court
Minister Luís Roberto Barroso, president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), said that freedom of expression is important and needs to be protected against those who use it to destroy democracy. He also declared that the TSE had mounted a war strategy against disinformation. This Thursday (17) was his last session as president of the institution.
Aid for rural producers
The federal government is preparing an aid package for rural producers who suffered losses at the beginning of the year due to droughts in the South and Center-West regions. The measures, which involve the offer of financing lines and the transfer of rural technology, are being prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Tension between Russia and Ukraine
The United States alleges that Russian forces have added 7,000 troops to the country’s border with Ukraine. The information stands in direct contrast to Moscow’s claims that it was pulling back its troops.
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Source: CNN Brasil
