Henrique Torrescasana Trevisan

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How Brazil’s Government Is Making Work Illegal

10/16/2026 Mises Wire Henrique Torrescasana Trevisan

Brazilian politicians are trying to change Brazil’s labor laws to get rid of the six-day workweek, ostensibly to make life better for workers. In the end, it will create even more “informal” markets in labor while limiting legal work opportunities.

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