The Latest Breaking News from Chamber of Deputies

Brazil's Right Secured 49 Senate Seats on October 4 and Won the Congress — Here Is What That Unlocks in 2027

Brazil's right won 276 Chamber seats and 49 of 81 Senate spots on Oct. 4, clearing the bar for constitutional amendments starting in 2027.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Italy approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 election

The Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.

Euronews · Oct 8

Keiko Fujimori Loses Support in Congress: Seven Committees Reject her Legislative Powers

Seven of Peru's 12 congressional committees have rejected Fujimori's 120-day power request; a pivotal Economy Committee vote looms Sept. 16.

Latin Times · Sep 16

Brazil's Congress reelects leaders, aiding Lula's agenda

Brazilian lawmakers have voted to reelect the heads of both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, bolstering President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s prospects for passing legislation and governing in the polarized nation

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Bolsonaro supporters storm in Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court, Presidential Palace

Brazilian authorities were investigating Monday after thousands of far-right supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Presidential Palace, Supreme Court, and Senate and Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia on Sunday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog to review the events as they unfolded.

France 24 · Jan 8, 2023

Brazil's Congress passes bill to raise spending cap for welfare program

Brazil's Congress late on Wednesday gave its final approval to a constitutional amendment increasing the government spending cap to maintain welfare payouts to poor families next year, a centerpiece campaign pledge by the country's incoming president.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

Canada imposes new sanctions on Haitian politicians - statement

Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on three Haitian politicians, including a former president of the country's Chamber of Deputies, with Ottawa accusing them of aiding gang leaders and laundering their illicit earnings, according to a statement.

Reuters · Nov 19, 2022

Italian PM Meloni easily wins 2nd and final confidence vote

Italy’s first far-right-led government since the fall of fascism in World War II can get down to business after new Premier Giorgia Meloni easily won the second of two required confidence votes in Parliament on Wednesday.

France 24 · Oct 26, 2022

Meloni on critics: Italians don't need lessons from abroad

Italy's new premier, Giorgia Meloni, has laid out her government's policy plans and shot back at critics at home and abroad over her far-right politics

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Mexican lawmakers approve extending army's street presence until 2028

Mexico's Chamber of Deputies on Thursday approved extending the role of the armed forces in public security tasks until 2028, a move seen by critics as another step in the militarization of the country.

Reuters · Oct 13, 2022