Senator releases video on Senate privileges

Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos-MG) published a video on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to show benefits received by senators.

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos-MG) recorded the video on the afternoon of July 8 to criticize functional apartments, vehicles and security provided to all 81 senators.

He showed an apartment with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus luxury cars with full tanks in the Federal Senate parking lot. Azevedo stated that voters pay for these items.

The lawmaker also mentioned private security guards and a private elevator. He said he had waived the lifetime health plan for himself and his dependents.

Azevedo criticized election spending above 5 billion reais and the Senate recess, urging voters to hold politicians accountable.

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