Davi Alcolumbre

Rule Changes

Fast-tracked the vote ahead of the runoff

Brazil's Senate voted 75-1 on October 14 to approve a constitutional amendment cutting the maximum legal workweek from 44 to 40 hours, ending the 6x1 schedule. The amendment goes to Congress for promulgation without presidential approval; days later, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the government may create credit lines to help companies adapt.

Updated Oct 19