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Senate Poised to Block 'PEC da Blindagem' as Rapporteur Signals Rejection

A survey counts 46 of 81 senators against the measure, making the Chamber-approved plan unlikely to clear the CCJ or reach the 49 votes required.

Overview

  • Senator Alessandro Vieira, the Senate CCJ rapporteur, said he will present on Wednesday a report recommending rejection of the proposal.
  • Of the 27 CCJ members, 17 have declared opposition and three support the text, creating an early hurdle before any floor vote.
  • The amendment would require prior authorization from each chamber before criminal cases against lawmakers proceed.
  • Arrests in flagrante for non-bailable crimes would face a 24-hour plenary review decided by secret vote, a provision cited by critics as a rollback.
  • The Chamber approved the PEC 353–134 with strong Centrão and PL backing, prompting public backlash, apologies from some deputies, and protests planned nationwide, including concerts in Copacabana.