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UpdateCharts stated that João Gomes responded to internet users who questioned him about his political stance. According to the publication, the singer said he had preferred to remain silent at the time, but later expressed support for education and quotas, and asked people to vote with children in mind. https://t.co/QxVcAUURSz #Educação #Cotas #Política (translated)

However, the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, seemed to temper the most aggressive market expectations, recently arguing that the rise in oil and gas prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, is the main driver of higher prices. #FMI #BCE #inflatie (translated)

The proposed governance program by Luca Niculescu provides for the elimination of the minimum turnover tax starting January 1, 2027, and the introduction of an exit tax, while also committing to maintain the flat tax rate and improve the acceleration of VAT refunds for compliant taxpayers. #impozit #taxaexit #guvernare (translated)

The head of the Competition Council, Bogdan Chirițoiu, published an opinion article in which he defends the institution's decisions to sanction 10 banks with fines for manipulating the ROBOR rate, highlighting the importance of the confidentiality of quotations in the process of setting the index to avoid coordination and harming competition. #ROBOR #concurență #bănci (translated)

Hyloris confirmed a visit from the authorities to its offices in Liège, where representatives requested access to documents related to previous issues with the FSMA, while the trading of its shares had been suspended on the Brussels Stock Exchange. #Hyloris #Liège #Pharmaceutique (translated)

The banks fined with 3.73 billion lei in the ROBOR case contest the sanctions and the arguments of the Competition Council, stating that the observation of competitors' quotations does not automatically constitute a violation of competition rules. #ROBOR #concurență #bănci (translated)

Comrade Wood pointed out the recognition of same-sex unions in 2011, the Quotas Law in 2012, and the end of the 6x1 work schedule, scheduled for 2026 upon its publication, as three of the most important events in Brazil's recent history in the struggle for rights. Regarding same-sex unions, he wrote that Marta Suplicy had presented the first proposal on the subject in 1995 and that, in 2004, the Lula administration reinforced the agenda with the Brazil Without Homophobia project. The achievement, according to the author, came in 2011. Concerning the Quotas Law, he stated that the government sent to Congress, in 2004, Bill 3,627/2004, which advocated for spots for students from public schools, especially blacks and indigenous people, in federal institutions. He also highlighted that, in 2012, Senator Ana Rita (PT-ES) was the rapporteur of the proposal in the Senate's Constitution and Justice Commission and advocated for ethnic-racial criteria. He then wrote that President Dilma sanctioned the law. Wood described the reduction of the 6x1 work schedule as an old struggle. According to him, a constitutional amendment on the reduction of working hours was presented in the Senate in 2015, and another proposal was presented in 2019 by a politician from the PT. Starting in 2023, he claimed, the mobilization was primarily led by Rick Azevedo and Erika Hilton. The author also attributed the main popular achievements since the 1988 Constitution to the political left in the country and said they should always be valued. Finally, he argued that the agendas should not focus on issues like a hypothetical bathroom, the "gay kit," or interests that, in his assessment, benefitted only the ruling class. #DireitosHumanos #LutaPelaIgualdade #JustiçaSocial (translated)

The publication stated that Kayath was one of the names considered to take over the Ministry of Economy in a possible government of Flávio Bolsonaro. According to the author, in an interview with Estadão, Kayath emphasized that he was not part of the campaign or the coordination of the economic program; the author deemed this stance appropriate as it prevented his statements, even if distorted, from affecting the campaign. The author mentioned as part of Kayath's background his work as a banker, his collaboration with Lemann, and his support for Lula in 2022. He expressed understanding of the concerns that these backgrounds could generate, although he did not consider them a problem given the current situation. What, according to the publication, caused discomfort was Kayath having considered — or having considered in the past — Bolsonaro "crazy" and not contesting the characterization of those involved on January 8 as coup plotters. The author assessed that Kayath supported Flávio but believed there were coup plotters within bolsonarism, and that a coup would not occur because Flávio would respect the institutions. He stated that Kayath still needed to understand that, in his view, Bolsonaro and bolsonarism had always respected these institutions. The publication also mentioned that Kayath was in favor of abolishing reelection and stated that he could reconsider his positions over time and with more information. #Economia #Bolsonaro #Política (translated)

The storm has highlighted the vulnerability of the railway viaduct over the Besòs River, which has led the Sant Adrià City Council to demand since 2008 that Adif raise or replace the structure due to its risk of flooding, with a specific proposal to raise its lower elevation by 3.54 meters, although it still lacks a budget and execution dates. #SantAdrià #RíoBesòs #InfraestructuraFerroviaria (translated)

Raquel stated that Lula and the PT had created initiatives such as SAMU, ProUni, the Quota Law, Popular Pharmacy, My House My Life, the Elderly Statute, More Doctors, Fundeb, Federal Institutes and Pronatec, Light for All, and Brazil without Poverty. She also mentioned the appreciation of the minimum wage and asked that the message be shared. https://t.co/FzwrxUDrNp #Lula #Brasil #Política (translated)

Today in the Military World stated that Donald Trump posted on his social media that, after talking on the phone with Vladimir Putin, he agreed to buy large quantities of Russian diesel. The author said that the fuel was the main source of funding for the invasion of Ukraine and that, for this reason, Ukraine had been attacking Russian oil and diesel refineries and terminals. According to the profile, Trump would pay about $450 million for the 300 thousand tons of diesel, at the current exchange rate. The author also stated that, considering the 1.5 million tons that Trump said Russia would sell by the end of the year, Putin would receive around $2.5 billion, which would be used to finance the invasion. #Trump #Putin #Ucrânia (translated)

Joaquin Teixeira Eterno stated that a source of his within the PT revealed to him that Janones, Felipe Neto, Deolane Bezerra, and Oruam were among the most considered names to take on the digital strategy of Lula's campaign, after the departure of a person he described as someone who closed churches. He said that the information was not a guess and that he would release more details soon. #Lula #Campanha #Política (translated)

Jess stated that entering through quotas would not be a disgrace, but said she had applied to Fuvest, passed through the open competition, and studied at the University of São Paulo. She considered herself superior to another woman, saying that the other woman had not managed to handle Estácio, and to the interlocutor, whom she accused of presenting himself as a developer while being idle and seeking fights on the internet. She also questioned whether his father did not pay him attention. #Fuvest #Concorrência #Universidade (translated)

JH Fonseca stated that American interest rates, which he classified as very high, were starting to withdraw money from all over the world. He also said that the euro continued to depreciate and that, in Brazil, the currency was once again being quoted above R$ 5.01. In this scenario, he wrote that electing the PT would mean the end of the Real Plan and the implosion of the currency. #Economia #Moeda #PT (translated)

Political Analysis stated, citing Folha de S.Paulo, that Kássio Nunes wanted to free Jair Bolsonaro through a preliminary injunction soon after the second round, in case Flávio was elected. According to the author, the measure was being coordinated with Flávio so that Bolsonaro could take office in January. He added that Bolsonaro was being considered for the position of Minister of the Civil House in a possible Flávio government. #Política #Bolsonaro #Eleições2022 (translated)