President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoed a congressional proposal to increase the number of deputies in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies from 513 to 531. The veto is seen as a political victory for Lula, who is currently enjoying strong public support, while the Congress, particularly the Centrão bloc, faces setbacks in advancing the measure. The Senate recorded only 41 votes in favor of the bill, which is the minimum required to override the veto, making it unlikely that the veto will be overturned. Government ministers and allies of Lula anticipate difficulties for Hugo Motta, the president of the Chamber of Deputies and a key opponent of the veto, in rallying sufficient support to reverse the decision. Motta's allies have threatened to complicate the government's position in Congress following the veto. Meanwhile, the leader of the government in Congress, Senator Randolfe Rodrigues (PT-AP), who initially supported the increase, has stated that the government base will defend Lula's veto. Political analysts note that Lula prioritized maintaining popular support over fostering a cooperative relationship with the Chamber. The veto follows Lula's earlier success in maintaining his position on the tax on financial transactions (IOF), further consolidating his standing in the legislative arena.