Overview

• Large demonstrations are set for Sunday across multiple Brazilian cities, organized by artists and social movements opposing a proposed amnesty and the so-called PEC da Blindagem.
• In Rio de Janeiro, Caetano Veloso will lead a musical cortejo starting at 14:00 from Posto 5 in Copacabana, with Gilberto Gil and Chico Buarque confirmed to join.
• The Chamber of Deputies approved the PEC, which critics argue broadens special jurisdiction and makes probes of lawmakers harder, and the measure now awaits Senate consideration.
• Deputies also granted urgency to an amnesty bill reported by Paulinho da Força, expediting its processing in the Chamber.
• Artists including Anitta and Daniela Mercury have posted videos and messages urging public pressure, with messaging focused on stopping expanded protections and pardons tied to the January 8 cases.