In today's news, December 5, 2025, Brazil is buzzing with political upheavals and legal controversies. The Supreme Court, led by Minister Flávio Dino, has taken a firm stand against deputies Eduardo Bolsonaro and Alexandre Ramagem, prohibiting the government from processing any budget amendments they proposed while residing abroad, highlighting the constitutional requirement for parliamentary duties to be performed within the country. This decision comes as both deputies face legal challenges, with Ramagem already sentenced to prison and Bolsonaro under investigation for his actions in the U.S. The political tension doesn't stop there. The Supreme Court has also formed a majority to convict former leaders of the Federal District's Military Police for their deliberate omission during the January 8, 2023, anti-democratic acts, with sentences reaching up to 16 years. Meanwhile, Gilmar Mendes, another Supreme Court minister, has sparked debate by advocating for an update to the outdated 1950 impeachment laws, suggesting that only the Prosecutor General can initiate such proceedings against Supreme Court justices, a move that has stirred reactions from various political quarters. In legislative news, the Brazilian Congress approved the budget guidelines for 2026, setting a fiscal surplus target and mandating a significant portion of parliamentary amendments to be paid by mid-year, particularly those related to health and social assistance. This decision aligns with electoral ye...

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