The expectation for the vote on the PEC on Fuels in the Senate and the approval of the Eletrobras capitalization process are among the highlights of the 5 facts morning of February 23.
Fuels PEC
The Federal Senate intends to vote today (23) on two projects that seek to curb fuel prices in the country. According to the rapporteur, Senator Jean Paul Prates (PT-RN), the proposal was modified in recent days – such as the withdrawal of the tax on exports of crude oil – to avoid resistance from parliamentarians. Prates also said there is “no chance” of postponing the vote.
Health insurance
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) should resume this Wednesday the judgment on mandatory therapies and procedures covered by health plans in the country. The analysis in court may end up restricting the list of therapies established by the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS).
electoral fund
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) today analyzes the action that questions the electoral fund for political parties. The court must define the amount approved by the fund – which should remain at around R$ 4.9 billion – and the criteria for adjustment in the coming years. The approval of the amount, which was stipulated by Congress, is seen as a way to avoid conflict between the two powers.
Eletrobras capitalization
At the Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders yesterday approved the start of the Eletrobras privatization process. The operation was forwarded to the Federal Audit Court (TCU), which must give the approval to start capitalizing the company. A final decision is expected by March. Currently, the government holds 51.82% of the company’s ordinary capital, while the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) holds 16.78%.
Tension in Eastern Europe
New satellite images record the advance of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine through the territory of Belarus, two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the sovereignty of two separatist territories in the neighboring country. Yesterday, US President Joe Biden called the military moves the “beginning of a Russian invasion” and imposed sanctions on the European country.
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