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Senate Rapporteur Moves to Sink Brazil’s ‘PEC da Blindagem’ After House Approval

A rejection recommendation from the Senate rapporteur signals broad resistance to a measure facing intense public backlash.

Caetano Veloso anuncia show em Copacabana e convoca ato contra a anistia.
Alessandro Vieira classificou a PEC da Imunidade como um “absurdo” e afirmou que a proposta será derrotada no Senado.
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PKANI 10/12/2024 - MANIFESTAÇÃO / SEM ANISTIA - Manifestação de centrais sindicais , e movimentos sociais contra a Anistia aos militares e ao ex presidente Bolsonaro , no centro do Rio de Janeiro. FOTO Pedro Kirilos/Estadão

Overview

  • Alessandro Vieira (MDB-SE) was named rapporteur in the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee and said his report will recommend rejecting the proposal.
  • The Chamber approved the amendment in two rounds (353–134 and 344–133), which would restore congressional control over prosecutions, bring back secret votes on custody decisions, and expand special jurisdiction to party leaders.
  • Senate leaders signaled opposition, with MDB announcing it will vote against the text and CCJ chair Otto Alencar calling it a democratic and transparency setback.
  • Public pressure is mounting, with Quaest measuring about 83% negative mentions online and protests called for Sunday in numerous cities, as several deputies apologized for their yes votes and filed actions in the Supreme Court to contest the Chamber’s procedures.
  • Parallel bargaining continues over a January 8 sentencing bill fast-tracked in the Chamber, with the government criticizing the PEC, Gilmar Mendes indicating ongoing cases will proceed, and Eduardo Bolsonaro rejecting a dosimetry-only approach.