Brazilian Politics
Lula sends anti-faction bill to Congress after Rio operation
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent the anti-faction bill to Congress on Friday (31), accelerated in response to a major police operation in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths. The proposal toughens penalties against organized crime and creates mechanisms to financially combat factions. Experts debate whether the text represents progress or repeats ineffective punitive formulas.
Folha de S.Paulo's ombudsman, Alexandra Moraes, critiques the newspaper's recent handling of several stories, questioning its commitment to taboo-free critical journalism. In diverse cases from the past days, the outlet appeared to lack prudence and depth in sensitive coverages. This contrasts with the principles outlined in its Editorial Manual.
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Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes has provisionally suspended parts of the Impeachment Law that allow for the removal of court members. The decision, made on December 3, 2025, aims to restrict impeachment requests to complaints filed only by the Attorney General. The move has sparked reactions in Congress, straining relations between the branches of government.