Brazil Congress approves Eletrobras privatization

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Brazil's lower house of Congress on Monday approved a bill allowing the privatization of state-controlled energy company Eletrobras (ELET6.SA), sending the measure to President Jair Bolsonaro for his signature.

Power lines connecting pylons of high-tension electricity are seen during sunrise near Brasilia, Brazil August 29, 2018. Picture taken August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

The Bolsonaro administration expects to raise about 25 billion reais from the share sale. The proceeds will go to the Treasury to pay for the renewal of concessions for Eletrobras hydroelectric plants and transmission lines.The privatization bill passed by a vote of 258 votes in favor, 136 opposed and five abstentions.

 

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Yes, privatize it. There is no ulterior motive here. Politicians aren't being bought out.

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