GRULAC (Group of Latin America and the Caribbean)

-Nimish Kumar. The GRULAC is a non-binding consensus and dialogue group comprising all Latin American and Caribbean countries, the purpose of which is to reach consensus on the different topics of the Region. In general terms, the coordinator or president of the group is responsible for: calling the meetings; sharing important documents regarding issues of common … Read more

The Brazilian Parliament / National Congress / Congresso Nacional

-Nimish Kumar. bicameral National Congress or Congresso Nacional consists of:Federal Senate or Senado Federal (81 seats; 3 members each from 26 states and 3 from the federal district directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 8-year terms, with one -third and two-thirds of the membership elected alternately every 4 years)Chamber of … Read more

Mexico Parliament / The Congress of the Union / Congreso de la Unión

Mexico’s Congress was established in 1917 and has two chambers: the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Senators (which is commonly referred to as the Republic’s Senate). The Chamber of Representatives is comprised of five hundred members who are elected every three years, with the possibility of being elected for up to four consecutive terms. The … Read more

Argentina Parliament / of the nation (National Congress)

Under the National Constitution, Argentina has a representative, republican, and federal form of government. It is organized under three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. The legislative branch is bicameral with a House of Deputies and a Senate. In general, laws originate in either house of Congress through bills introduced by its members or by the executive. Once … Read more

Chile Parliament / The National Congress of Chile / Congreso Nacional de Chile

The Constitution of 1980, like its predecessor of 1925, provides for abicameral system in which the National Congress consists of two arms, theChamber of Deputies and the Senate. In Chile, the Congress has two main functions: (a) the Co-legislative Power and (b) the Monitoring Power. http://www.congreso.cl/The 1980 Constitution, like that of 1925, established a presidential system … Read more

Cuba Parliament / National Assembly of People’s Power / National Assembly of People’s Power

unicameral National Assembly of People’s Power or National Assembly of People’s Power (605 seats; members directly elected by absolute majority vote; members serve 5-year terms); note 1 – the National Candidature Commission submits a slate of approved candidates; to be elected, candidates must receive more than 50% of valid votes otherwise the seat remains vacant or the … Read more

French National Assembly: 4 bills and 1 motion for a resolution

-Nimish Kumar. Thursday March 25 from 9 a.m. , as part of the parliamentary day of the UDI-I political group, the National Assembly examines the following bills: Discussion of the bill adopted by the Senate to protect minors from dangerous uses of nitrous oxide  See the legislative file Discussion of the motion for a resolution, under article … Read more

France SE’NAT: Law Commission adopts a more effective and balanced bill

-Nimish Kumar. Friday March 19, 2021 Meeting on March 17 and 18, 2021, the Law Commission adopted the bill confirming respect for the principles of the Republic by modifying it by 105 amendments , including 73 by rapporteurs, Jacqueline Eustache-Brinio (Les Républicains – Val-d ‘ Oise) and Dominique Vérien (Union Centriste – Yonne) . Regretting the late awakening of the Government in the face of a separatist phenomenon, in particular … Read more

Japan’s House of Representatives on continuation of in-hospital visit and hearing restriction measures

-Nimish Kumar. September 10, 2nd year of Reiwa In order to prevent new coronavirus infections, the House of Representatives will continue the measures agreed upon by the Board of Directors of the House Steering Committee on February 27, with some changes. The visit to the hospital and the hearing of the plenary session / committee … Read more

Report / Q & A regarding the end of the state of emergency for new coronavirus infection

-Nimish Kumar. The House of Councilors Steering Committee was opened on Thursday, March 18, 3rd year of Reiwa, and heard reports from Prime Minister Suga and Minister of State Nishimura regarding the termination of the declaration of emergency for new coronavirus infections, and asked questions.