The Latest Breaking News from the Chamber of Deputies

Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political and human rights activism

From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.

Euronews · Sep 11

Mexico Launches 2027 Election Process With More Than 19,000 Public Offices at Stake

Mexico formally launched its 2026-2027 electoral process on Thursday, beginning preparations for a massive midterm election that will put more than 19,000 public offices before voters and help determine the balance of political power during the second half of President Claudia Sheinbaum's term.

Latin Times · Sep 10

Italy's electoral law: Is Giorgia Meloni reshaping the system to secure re-election?

Opposition parties say that proposals to change Italy's electoral law are an attempt by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to tilt the system in her favour to stay in power at the next election. The Cube investigates.

Euronews · Mar 9

Former Mexican Governor Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Half-Sister Accuses Him of Raping Her in Governor's Residence

Blanco would lose the legal protection granted by his position if the Chamber of Deputies approves the immunity removal request

Latin Times · Feb 7, 2025

Defying Lula, Brazil's Congress Advances Conservative Agenda

Brazil's majority conservative Congress has scored a series of victories in recent weeks, advancing bills on touchy cultural battles like abortion, traditional family values and gun use.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024

Italy's lower chamber of parliament approves deal with Albania to house migrants

The proposal, which passed 155-115 with two abstentions in the Chamber of Deputies, now goes to the Senate, where Premier Giorgia Meloni's right-wing forces also have a comfortable majority.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2024

Brazil's lower house finds compromise in a major reform of the country's ‘dysfunctional’ tax system

Brazil’s lower house of Congress has approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously complicated tax system, showing compromise is possible between the conservative Congress and leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Italians pursuing parenthood via surrogates abroad could face prosecution under proposed law

Italy’s lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to try to become parents through a surrogate’s pregnancy abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023