BRASILIA — What should be just another tax discussion ended in General confusion in Congress. A novice player decided to present bills defending the reduction of tax burden, but apparently decided to skip a fundamental stage of politics: Talk to the other parliamentarians before putting the proposals to a vote.

The result? Exalted cheers, accusations and a real war of swearing. What began as an attempt to reduce taxes quickly became a political dispute, with parliamentarians exchanging splinters and making it clear that they were not willing to approve projects presented that way.

The revolt does not necessarily seem to be related to the idea of reducing taxes. The main problem would be the lack of discussion in Congress. For many parliamentarians, presenting projects directly, without seeking support or building an agreement previously, represents an affront to the very political functioning of the House.

In the face of confusion, an orientation began to circulate among parliamentarians: all projects presented by the novice who have not previously been through discussion in Congress should be rejected.

The message is clear — and it can cost the newcomer dearly.

You want to cut taxes? Talk first.

The episode serves as a hard lesson for the newcomer: in Congress, apparently, it is not enough to have a good idea. It's necessary to convince others before pressing the vote button.

Meanwhile, the projects remain threatened with defeat and Congress attempts to regain peace after another chapter of the endless political novel.

The tax could even fall. But after this mess, who wants to vote in favour?