Public Servants
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) upheld a Penal Code provision on Thursday (5) that raises penalties for honor crimes against public officials due to their positions. According to Minister Flávio Dino, such offenses harm institutional dignity, though critics argue it grants special privileges. Meanwhile, Congress approved salary hikes exceeding the constitutional cap for its staff.
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Two experts diverge on PEC 38/2025, a proposed administrative reform under consideration in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies. One supports it for promoting efficiency and cost reduction, while the other warns of risks to public service precarization and loss of server rights.