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Indigenous groups maintain protest against Tapajós river dredging
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Indigenous groups occupying Cargill's headquarters in Santarém, Pará, have decided to continue their indefinite protest against the Tapajós river dredging plan, claiming the government abandoned negotiations. Despite this, the federal government announced the suspension of the bidding process for hiring a company responsible for the works. The action, lasting 16 days, demands the revocation of a decree including the waterway in a privatization program.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on Wednesday (March 4) on the Public Security PEC, but faces government resistance to including the reduction of the age of criminal majority to 16 years. Relator Mendonça Filho proposes a 2028 plebiscite on the issue, dividing the allied base and opposition. The Lula government opposes the measure, prioritizing focus on organizing the security system.
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Sidônio Palmeira, head of the Secretariat of Social Communication (Secom), plans to stay in office until the end of Lula's term and appoint his partner for the re-election campaign. Political scientists warn that this does not eliminate the risk of using public resources for electoral purposes. The change aims to separate the president from the candidate but raises concerns about conflicts of interest.
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre publicly expressed dissatisfaction with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's choice of Attorney-General Jorge Messias for a Supreme Court vacancy. Alcolumbre had advocated for his ally Rodrigo Pacheco, who plans to quit politics. The Senate's response includes signs of tension with the government, such as canceled votes and a narrow margin in a recent nomination.
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Minister Guilherme Boulos launched the Governo na Rua initiative on Saturday to broaden dialogue between the Lula government and the country's peripheral communities. The event took place in the Campo Limpo region of São Paulo, where Boulos criticized right-wing governors for their public security approaches. The action aims to strengthen ties with social movements one year before the 2026 elections.