Will the Supreme Court go easy on Renan?
In his defense petition to the Supreme Court, Renan argues that his removal "harms" the country. Globo and the financial sector also agree with the powerful president of the Senate.
On the afternoon of this Wednesday (7), starting at 14 pm, the Supreme Court will examine the injunction of Marco Aurélio Mello against the senator Renan Calheiros (PMDB-AL).
Based on the opening words of the Court's president, Carmen LuciaThe judges will loosen restrictions on the "suspended" president of the Senate.
Like a good player, Renan conditioned the approval of the agenda of interest to Michel Temer (PMDB)Therefore, against the nation, the injunction is revoked until the merits of the criminal action in which he is a defendant for embezzlement (misappropriation of public funds) are judged.
In his defense petition to the Supreme Court, Renan argues that his removal "harms" the country. Globo and the financial sector also agree with the powerful president of the Senate.
The Supreme Court justices, on the other hand, are men and women like any others, susceptible to the pressures of the mafia. Sometimes they also have to give in to... LOBBY.
After all, without Renan, the Workers' Party member would assume the presidency of the Senate. Jorge Viana (AC)who has already stated his opposition to the approval of PEC 55 (freezing investments) and the end of retirement benefits for workers.
Summary of the situation: the trend is for the Supreme Court to weaken and bow down to Renan, thanks to the intervention of the "boxer". Gilmar Mendes.
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