Overview
- The Chamber of Deputies’ Public Security and Organized Crime Committee approved a motion of repudiation on October 21 targeting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s criticism of Congress.
- The request, REQ 429/2025, was authored by Deputy Evair Vieira de Melo (PP‑ES), who argued that attacking Congress disrespects voters represented by the Legislature.
- Lula made the “low level” comment on September 15 during an event in Rio de Janeiro that included Chamber President Hugo Motta.
- A moção de repúdio functions as a formal expression of condemnation without legal penalties and remains confined to the committee stage.
- The dispute follows the Chamber’s decision to withdraw and let a provisional measure on investment taxation lapse, pushing the government to seek alternative negotiations to balance next year’s budget.