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Congress overrides Lula's veto on Dosimetria bill
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Brazil's Congress overrode President Lula's veto on the Dosimetria bill on Thursday (April 30), potentially reducing sentences for those convicted of coup-related acts, including Jair Bolsonaro. Cases will be reviewed individually by the STF. The move represents the government's second consecutive loss in Congress.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) denied on May 1 striking a deal with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to abandon the joint CPI on the Banco Master case in exchange for Congress overriding President Lula's veto on the Dosimetry Bill, which reduces sentences for coup attempt convicts like Jair Bolsonaro. This follows Congress's recent veto override, celebrated by rapporteur Paulinho da Força as a win against the government.
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The Sou da Paz Institute and other civil society organizations launch a manifesto on Thursday (23) calling for a CPMI to investigate arms and ammunition trafficking in Brazil. Signed by more than 100 people, the document highlights the lack of an updated national diagnosis on illegal arms market routes.
During a recent session in the National Congress, President Javier Milei had an embarrassing outburst, while Vice President Victoria Villarruel, seated behind him, displayed an ambiguous facial expression that the columnist interprets as serene contempt. The television broadcast on national chain captured this moment, comparing it to the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa. The episode highlights tensions in Argentine politics.
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Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), a member of the CPMI on INSS, advocated for a specific parliamentary inquiry commission to investigate the Banco Master scandal following new revelations from the breach of Daniel Vorcaro's secrecy. Marinho argues that the case is complex and exceeds the current commission's scope. The presidents of the Senate and Chamber resist opening the CPI.
The Federal Police obtained authorization to break the banking, fiscal, and telematic secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Lula, amid investigations into INSS frauds. The INSS CPI also approved the break in a tumultuous session on Thursday (26), generating tensions in the government ahead of the election campaign. Aides fear impacts on re-election, while the opposition seeks to extend the commission.
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Centrist leaders in Brazil's lower house want to avoid voting on a bill regulating extra perks and supersalaries for public servants unless President Lula's government engages directly. The Supreme Federal Court suspended these benefits and ordered Congress to legislate within 60 days, but the deadline is deemed too short in an election year. The STF plenary is judging the decisions this week.
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