Zema calls 6x1 work schedule approval 'populism without measure'

Brazilian presidential candidate Romeu Zema (Novo) called the approval of the bill ending the 6x1 work schedule "populism without measure" during a podcast interview, accusing the government of seeking votes due to poor approval ratings. Zema advocated for modernizing labor laws, including daily worker contracts and allowing 14-to-16-year-olds to work with formal registration. He also proposed banning betting platforms via provisional measure and supported tax simplification with gradual removal of incentives like the Manaus Free Trade Zone. The candidate defended privatizing state-owned companies to fund infrastructure, rejected political appointments in exchange for congressional support, and proposed international partnerships to combat drug trafficking. He also backed periodic medical proficiency exams and strengthening primary healthcare.