Overview

• The Senate approved PL 358/2025 authorizing a symbolic transfer of federal capital functions to Belém during the UN climate summit in November.
• The measure would allow the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary to operate from Belém, with official acts during the period registered in that city.
• The text requires subsequent Executive regulation to set administrative, operational and logistical procedures for the temporary move.
• Authored by Deputy Duda Salabert, the proposal cites constitutional authority and recalls a 1992 precedent during the Rio Earth Summit.
• Senator Jader Barbalho reported in favor emphasizing the Amazon’s role, while critics such as Eduardo Girão questioned costs and practical benefits.