In this episode, host Igor interviews São Paulo state deputy Carlos Gianazzi to explain the core functions of state legislators: legislation, representation, and oversight. They discuss how the executive branch often co-opts the legislature through parliamentary amendments and political leverage, citing the Sabesp privatization and education budget cuts as examples. Gianazzi argues that these mechanisms undermine legislative independence and advocates for political reform to eliminate private campaign financing and reduce reliance on amendments. The conversation concludes with a reflection …
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