Lula describes the signing of the law equating the crime of racial insult to that of racism as a 'historic moment'.
Legislation was signed during the inauguration ceremony of the Ministers of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, and of Indigenous Peoples, Sônia Guajajara, on Wednesday (12)
247 - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) used social media to state that the signing of the law that equates the crime of racial insult to that of racism., a non-bailable and imprescriptible crime, was a "historic moment" for Brazil. The legislation was signed by Lula on Wednesday (11), during the handover ceremony of the ministers of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco (PT), and Indigenous Peoples, Sônia Guajajara (Psol), at the Planalto Palace. The proposal was approved in December by the National Congress.
“An important moment for the history of Brazil. And with the Ministry of Racial Equality and our minister Anielle Franco, we will work with great seriousness and responsibility to promote policies to combat racism,” Lula posted this Thursday (12). The post refers to a previous post made by the minister where she states that the signing of the new law was done by “a government committed to reparation.”
“The moment our president @LulaOficial signs the bill that classifies racial slurs as a crime of racism. Finally, a government committed to reparations! What pride to be a part of it as Minister of Racial Equality. Be with us so our work can be even greater!”, Anielle posted on social media shortly after Lula signed the change in legislation.
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