Chamber of Deputies
Coverage of Chamber of Deputies in the Nexus archive.
- Argentina's central bank reform bill reaches the lower house: what would change
Argentina's executive branch submitted a bill to reform the central bank's charter to the Chamber of Deputies. President Javier Milei announced the bill in a nationwide broadcast, and the government aims to pass it in August.
- From closing the central bank to reforming it: Milei's shift on monetary authority
Argentine President Javier Milei introduced a bill to overhaul the central bank's charter, a key part of his economic program, which will be sent to the Chamber of Deputies. The initiative aims to reform the monetary authority's governing statute.
- How Mexico Locked In Its Militarized Police State
In 2021, Andrew Ivey warned Mexico was heading toward a militarization trap. In 2024, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passed a constitutional reform placing the National Guard under military control, supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
- Chile’s Kast Tax Reform Passes: What Changes for Foreign Residents
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies passed most of President Kast’s tax reform, which includes a gradual reduction of the corporate tax rate from 27% to 23% by 2029 and exemptions for first homes of people over 65 from municipal property tax. Foreign residents’ three-year foreign-income tax rules remain unchanged.
- Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension
Czech lawmakers are visiting China in the first high-level engagement since 2019, with the delegation led by Tomio Okamura seeking agreements on direct flights, increased Chinese tourism, and visa-free travel for Czech citizens. Chinese analysts describe the visit as 'testing the waters' rather than a significant reconciliation.
- Brazil Advances AI Consumer Protection Rules With Real Teeth
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies committee approved a bill to establish consumer-protection rules for AI products and services, requiring companies to disclose AI interactions and explain system functions in plain language. The rules also mandate human oversight for automated decisions.
- Rwanda: Parliament Clears Rwf207bn for Disaster Response
Rwanda's Chamber of Deputies approved a draft law to authorize a $141 million (Rwf207 billion) loan from the International Development Association (IDA) to support disaster risk management through a contingent emergency response mechanism.