Government Reaffirms Security PEC Priority as Relator Seeks March Vote

The government calls the proposal key to creating a Security Ministry with dedicated funding.

Overview

Institutional Relations Minister Gleisi Hoffmann said the Security PEC remains a priority and rejected remarks by House leader José Guimarães that it would be better not to vote on the text.
Relator Mendonça Filho said he has enough support to advance the proposal and is aiming for committee and plenary approval in the Chamber by the first half of March.
Planalto and the Justice Ministry argue the report weakens Federal Police authority and redirects National Public Security Fund resources to states and the Federal District.
Mendonça denies curbing federal competencies, says the PF’s role was preserved, and claims he tripled financing for the National Public Security Fund in his substitute.
President Lula will not split the Justice portfolio now but intends to create a Security Ministry this year contingent on PEC approval and new funding, with reports pointing to a possible fiscal exception and an expected nomination of Wellington César Lima e Silva after Ricardo Lewandowski’s resignation.