Brazil House Justice Panel Approves National Registry of Land Invasions

Overview

• The Chamber’s Constitution and Justice Commission voted 37–15 to endorse a bill creating the Cadastro Nacional de Invasões de Propriedades (CNIP) under conclusive procedure.
• Authored by Deputy Rodolfo Nogueira (PL‑MS) and reported by Bia Kicis (PL‑DF), the measure is backed by ruralist and PL allies and portrayed by outlets as aimed at the MST.
• The registry would be integrated into the Sinesp system and include property address, land‑registry status, owner or possessor names, and police occurrence records noting minors, Indigenous people or armed participants.
• Supporters argue the database will strengthen investigations, aid criminal prosecution and bolster property security by identifying repeat involvement and patterns.
• Critics such as Deputy Erika Kokay say the initiative criminalizes social movements and the land struggle, and they seek signatures to bring the text to the Chamber floor.