Alessandro Vieira Tapped to Lead Senate Review of Anti-Faction Bill After Chamber Passage

Overview

• The Chamber approved the Antifacção bill by 370–110 without government support, sending the text to the Senate after six versions under Deputy Guilherme Derrite.
• Senate president Davi Alcolumbre named Senator Alessandro Vieira as relator to avoid ideological disputes, rejecting requests from Flávio Bolsonaro and Sergio Moro.
• Vieira said he will conduct an in-depth technical review with public hearings next week and consultations with Justice and Finance ministries, the Federal Police and state security officials.
• The government pressed for changes after calling the Chamber text a “lambança legislativa,” focusing on the definition of ultraviolent criminal organizations, the reach of extraordinary asset forfeiture and the division of seized assets that affects Federal Police funding.
• Vieira prioritized safeguarding Federal Police financing, signaled likely merit changes and aims to deliver a report within November, noting that any Senate alterations would send the bill back to the Chamber.