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Part of The Brazilian legislative process regarding the workweek amendment saw the Chamber of Deputies push the reform while facing Senate opposition.

How could the Senate's approval of the shorter workweek affect Jair Bolsonaro?

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Lula's political standing may be boosted by shorter workweek vote The Senate approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from six to five days without a salary cut. This reform, known as the "6x1" reform, is viewed as a major initiative by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to shore up support ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff. Because Jair Bolsonaro is Lula's primary political rival, this legislative victory and the resulting boost in Lula's political standing negatively impacts Bolsonaro's competitive position in the election.

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Why it matters

The outcome of the presidential runoff is critical for the political future of Brazil. For Jair Bolsonaro, who previously bested Lula by 2.2 million votes in the first round, any perceived erosion of his political momentum or standing due to Lula's legislative victories is significant for his campaign strategy.

This reform is part of a broader strategy by Lula's government to consolidate support. The momentum behind the reform reflects a growing trend in Latin America, where neighboring countries like Chile and Colombia have recently enacted landmark legislation to shorten their respective workweeks.

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  • How will the public react to the shorter workweek reform?
  • Will Jair Bolsonaro change his campaign strategy in response to the legislative boost for Lula?

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The public reaction to the reform is overwhelmingly negativeThe political boost to Lula's standing could fade, reducing the negative impact on Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro announces a major policy shift or counter-initiativeThe political dynamic could shift, potentially mitigating the negative effect of the workweek reform on his campaign.

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    Since the reform reflects a growing trend in Latin America, how is President Gustavo Petro's administration in Colombia managing the implementation of similar workweek changes?

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