Politics
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Most countries adopt 18 years as the age of criminal responsibility
Chamber debates reduction of criminal responsibility age; understand
The Chamber is analyzing PEC 32/2015, which reduces the criminal responsibility age to 16 years, with a possibility of 14 years for serious crimes. The Senate postponed the voting of similar proposals, awaiting the conclusion of the special committee in the Chamber.
Lula wants to turn Brazil into a developed country in four years
Lula claims he wants to transform Brazil into a developed country in four years and promises to maintain fiscal adjustment without harming the poorest.
Federal Court rejects action against Bolsonaro and Wal do Açaí
The Federal Justice of the Federal District rejected the administrative misconduct action against former president Jair Bolsonaro and his former advisor Walderice Santos da Conceição, known as Wal do Açaí. Judge Rodrigo de Godoy Mendes ruled that the MPF's evidence did not show a fictitious position or misappropriation of resources. The decision considered STF Tema 1.199, which requires proof of intent.
Flávio Bolsonaro says it's not over yet at event in the U.S.
The senator Flávio Bolsonaro spoke at a conservative event in the United States and declared that 'it's not over yet' for Brazil and for America. He also met with actor Jim Caviezel, who plays Jair Bolsonaro in the movie 'Dark Horse'.
Marinho and Tereza launch 'pinça' to beat Alcolumbre
Rogério Marinho and Tereza Cristina confirmed their candidacies for the presidency of the Senate and are adopting the 'pinça electoral' strategy to attract different voter profiles. The goal is to unite forces in the decisive moment and overcome Davi Alcolumbre's favoritism.
Eduardo Bolsonaro claims he does not fear expulsion from the U.S.
The former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro stated in an interview with an American influencer that he does not fear being expelled from the United States after the Democrats' victory. He said his situation is legal and that the U.S. Congress cannot revoke visas. The statement comes after condemnation by the STF and investigations into financial transfers.
Mendonça swaps preventive imprisonment of INSS businessman for home detention
The STF minister André Mendonça determined on Thursday (5) the substitution of the preventive imprisonment of businessman Maurício Camisotti for home detention. Camisotti is under investigation in Operation Sem Desconto, which probes billion-dollar frauds at INSS. The decision followed a request from the defense, which argued that the imprisonment period was excessive.
From the end of the scale 6x1 to Big Techs: Aliel acts on issues that impact millions of Brazilians
Federal deputy voted in favor of changes for workers and microentrepreneurs, is the rapporteur of a bill on competition in digital markets and outlines the priorities of the Green Party for the next term
TSE maintains mandate of female deputy without fraud in quota
The TSE decided by 6 to 1 that proving fraud in gender quota cannot automatically revoke the mandate of an elected candidate who did not participate in the irregularity. The case involves state deputy Zeneide Costa from Amapá.
