Ricardo Brito
(Recasts with Bolsonaro delivering measure to Congress, adds government statement)
BRASILIA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro went to Congress on Tuesday to deliver a provisional measure associated with his government’s plans to privatize state-run electricity provider Eletrobras .
Bolsonaro, who is under fire for announcing a shakeup at Petrobras that sent the oil company’s stock tumbling due to fears of government meddling, delivered the measure in person to show his commitment to privatizing state firms.
“Our privatization agenda is going full steam ahead,” he said after meeting with the leaders of Congress.
Senate head Rodrigo Pacheco and lower chamber Speaker Arthur Lira said the measure, a decree that requires congressional approval, would be fast-tracked.