Federal Senate of Brazil

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 100 single DELEGATIONS

The Federal Senate of Brazil (Senado Federal) is the upper house of Brazil’s National Congress. The Senate is composed of 81 members representing the country’s 27 federative units, each serving eight-year terms. Together, senators are responsible for enacting legislation, overseeing government proceedings, and developing policies affecting the Brazilian people.

With topic A, delegates will explore protecting labor rights in Brazil’s gig economy. Brazil’s gig economy has expanded rapidly through platforms like ride-hailing, delivery, and freelance digital work, creating new income opportunities but also raising concerns about labor protections. Many gig workers operate outside formal employment systems, limiting access to benefits such as social security, paid leave, and legal protections. This has deepened workforce inequality, especially among low-income and urban workers. As the sector grows, Brazil faces increasing pressure to develop regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with fair labor standards. Topic B will see delegates navigating artificial intelligence’s economic impact on the Brazilian workforce. Artificial intelligence is reshaping Brazil’s economy across sectors such as agriculture, finance, and manufacturing, improving productivity and efficiency. However, uneven access to AI digital infrastructure and education risks widening regional and income disparities, especially in Brazil, where large gaps between urban and rural areas already limit equal access to technology and economic opportunities. Delegates will have to discuss and debate how inclusive growth depends on investment in digital skills, infrastructure, and effective regulation of emerging technologies.

Chairs: Ashley Sorato & jackson roberts

TOPICS

Topic A: Protecting Labor Rights in Brazil’s Expanding Gig Economy

Topic B: Navigating Artificial Intelligence’s Economic Impact on the Brazilian Workforce

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