Protests against amnesty and the "Shielding Constitutional Amendment" are taking place across the country today. Check the list.
Protests are planned in 23 states, with the participation of artists.
Brazil Agency - Protests against the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) of Shielding, as the project approved by the Chamber last Tuesday (16) became known, are scheduled for this Sunday (21) in at least 30 cities and 22 capitals. The proposal, in practice, makes it more difficult to open criminal proceedings against parliamentarians.
The protests will also criticize the proposed amnesty for those convicted of attempted coups d'état. Among them is former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL), sentenced by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to 27 years in prison.
This Sunday's mobilization also includes members of the government's base in Congress, as well as labor unions, popular movements, and other civil society organizations. They disapprove of what they call the "PEC of Banditry," due to its potential to suspend the investigation of crimes.
Musical acts
In Brasília, the event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in front of the National Museum. Singer Chico César is confirmed for the musical performance. In Belo Horizonte, at Raul Soares Square, the event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with singer Fernanda Takai in attendance.
In São Paulo, the gathering will be at Masp, on Avenida Paulista, at 14 p.m. In Rio de Janeiro, the movement has been called to Copacabana and is expected to feature a free concert by artists such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Chico Buarque, who promise to sing together on a trio elétrico that will depart from Posto 5 at 14 p.m.
In a video on social media, Caetano said that Congress's move to approve a rule suspending investigations cannot go unanswered. "We have to take to the streets, in front of Congress, as we have done before. We must once again say that we do not accept this, as a people, as a nation," the singer urged.
Other artists, such as Djavan, Maria Gadú, the group Os Garotin and Marina Sena also confirmed their presence.
The demonstration on the Rio coast is one of those called by groups such as Frente Povo Sem Medo, Frente Brasil Popular and Central de Movimentos Populares, with great movement on social media.
Proposal
The Shielding PEC, as approved by the Chamber under an urgent regime, provides that any opening of criminal proceedings against a parliamentarian depends on prior authorization, from the absolute majority of the Senate or the Chamber.
According to the text, parliamentarians have 90 days to decide whether or not to authorize a criminal investigation against a colleague, starting from when the Supreme Court sends the request to Congress.
Supporters of the measure say the proposal is a reaction to what they call abuse of power by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and that the measures restore original prerogatives provided for in the 1988 Constitution, but which were later changed.
Return to the past
Critics, in turn, accuse the PEC of being a return to what was in effect before 2001, when Congress approved an amendment to overturn the requirement for parliamentary authorization to prosecute members of parliament.
At the time, the decision was made in light of hundreds of cases of impunity for senators and representatives investigated for crimes including corruption, murder, and drug trafficking that shocked public opinion throughout the 1990s.
Anti-corruption movements also accuse the lawmakers who voted in favor of the measure of attempting to... to escape ongoing investigations at the Supreme Federal Court. Regarding irregularities in the application of parliamentary amendments.
Conduct
After being approved in two rounds in the Chamber of Deputies, the proposed amendment was sent to the Senate, where it is expected to face resistance. The chairman of the Senate's Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ), Otto Alencar (PSD-BA), expressed outrage at the initiative.
"The revulsion towards the 'Shielding Amendment' is evident in the surprised eyes of the people, but the Chamber of Deputies is trying hard not to see it. I am against it," the senator declared on social media.
Locations of the events
AL
Maceió - 9am - Sete Coqueiros - Pajuçara Beach
AM Manaus - 8am - Getúlio Vargas Avenue
AP Macapá - 16 PM - Teatro das Bacabeiras
BA Salvador - 9am - Christ the Redeemer Hill
CE Fortaleza - 15:30 PM - Statue of Iracema the Guardian, Av. Beira Mar, 1140
DF Brasilia - 9am - Gathering at the National Museum
ES
Vitória - 15 PM - ALES
GO Goiânia - 16 PM - University Square
MA São Luis - 9am - Carmo Church Square
MG
Belo Horizonte - 9am - Raul Soares Square; Juiz de Fora - 10am - Station Square; Serra do Cipó - 10am - Uberaba Square; 10:30am - Abadia Fair; Uberlândia - 9am - Luizote Neighborhood Street Fair; Pirapora - 8:30am - Pio XII Avenue Roundabout; Ituiutaba - 9am - Junqueira Fair; Alfenas - 10am - Coliseu Square; Montes Claros - 9am - Milton Prates Municipal Park
MT
Cuiabá - 8am - CPA II Cultural Square
Cuiabá - 14 PM - Alencastro Square
MS
Campo Grande - 8am - July 14th with Afonso Pena
Corumbá - 15 PM - June 13th with Friar Mariano
Dourados - 9am - Central Fair (Cafelândia, 490)
PA Belém - 9am - Republic Square
PB
João Pessoa - 09 AM - Tamandaré Bust
PE Recife - 14 PM - Pernambucano Gymnasium - Rua da Aurora
PR Curitiba - 14 PM - Boca Maldita
RJ Rio de Janeiro - 14 PM - Copacabana Post 5
RN Christmas - 15pm - Midway
RO
Porto Velho - 16 PM - Madeira-Mamoré Railway Square
RS Porto Alegre - 14 PM - Redenção
SC Florianópolis - 13 PM - Hercílio Luz Bridge (in front of Parque da Luz) Itajaí - 14 PM - Events Center Square Jaraguá do Sul - 14 PM - Meia Luz Square Joinville - 14 PM - Flag Square
SE Aracaju - 16 PM - Cinelândia Beach
SP
Bauru - 16 PM - Vitória Régia Ribeirão Preto - 15:30 PM - Praça Spadoni Santos - 16 PM - Praça da Cidadania Av Ana Costa, 340 São Paulo - 14 PM - MASP São Paulo - PEDALULA - Meeting at 13:13 PM, departure at 14 PM - Praça do Ciclista (Av. Paulista 2440)
