The Federal Senate votes today on the proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule, while the Pope asks for prayers after surgery to remove a tumor, Lula seeks rapprochement with evangelicals through a letter, Flávio confirms his participation in a debate with Lula on TV Globo, the first Quaest poll of the second round will be released and Flávio's lawyer accuses deputy Ricardo Janones of erasing fake news from the group 'Lula's Army'.
AI-generated summary
The debate on reducing working hours is gaining momentum in Congress, with a proposal to end the 6x1 scale being voted on in the Senate. Simultaneously, the electoral race for the second round takes place in some regions, with Lula seeking support from evangelicals and Flávio confirming his participation in a television debate. TV Globo prepares special coverage with interviews and debates between the candidates.
Senate votes to end the 6x1 scale today; see what can happen
'Pray for me': Pope asks for prayers after surgery to remove tumor
Lula sends letter to evangelicals seeking rapprochement; see the points
Flávio retreats and says he will go to the debate on Sunday after Lula confirms his presence
First Quaest survey of the 2nd round will be released today
TV Globo conducts interviews and debates with Flávio and Lula; see dates and how to watch
Flávio's lawyer says Janones deleted fake news from the group 'Lula's Army'
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Senate will approve the end of the 6x1 scale in this vote.
Possible · Within hours
The second round Quaest poll will show a technical tie between the candidates.
Possible · Within hours
The debate between Flávio and Lula on TV Globo will have high ratings and will generate new highlights in the campaign.
Likely · Within days

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