“There are points we’ll have to reverse, either through a provisional presidential decree or a negotiation with Congress. We must open that dialogue,” Mr. Costa said.

According to him, this week will serve as a diagnostic phase, allowing the technical teams to align their positions with the president. The goal is to use the congressional recess to advance discussions and submit a proposal once lawmakers return, focusing on the provisions deemed most critical by the federal government.

Last week, the Lower House approved the core text of the new legal framework for environmental licensing by a vote of 267 to 116. The bill introduces a list of activities that would no longer require environmental licenses or would be subject to faster, simplified review processes, including mining and certain agricultural operations. One controversial amendment could also accelerate oil exploration along Brazil’s equatorial margin.