In the latest development to shake up Brazil’s political system, federal congressional deputies voted by 348 votes to 110 to set the term limit for all publicly elected offices at five years, rather than the current four. In part, this would offset the lower chamber of congress’s earlier support of a bill to end re-elections. The measure would apply to all elected officials, from president down to city councillor. It is the latest in a long line of political reform measures. Those approved will require a second reading in the lower chamber before being voted on in the senate.End of preview - This article contains approximately 682 words.
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