Bolsonaro’s New Strategy to Pass Reforms Sidelines Economy Chief
- New approach to help negotiations, government leader says
- Tax reform on hold until decision on new levy: Ricardo Barros
Jair Bolsonaro
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is sidelining his austerity-focused economy minister in negotiations with lawmakers and putting a trusted general to improve relations with congress as he seeks to pass key reforms, according to the new government leader in the lower house.
House representative Ricardo Barros said negotiations led by Bolsonaro’s Chief of Staff Walter Braga Netto, a four star general, will likely be more productive as, unlike it often happened under Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, proposals will only be taken to congressional leaders once they achieve consensus within the administration and receive full presidential backing.