Lula's government is under siege and there is an institutional impasse in Brazil, warns Alfredo Attié.

247 - In the program good night 247The jurist and professor Alfredo Attié made a compelling analysis of the Brazilian political scenario. Speaking to journalist Leonardo Sobreira, Attié stated that “Lula's government is under siege and Brazil is currently experiencing an institutional impasse.”, commenting on the Chamber of Deputies' overturning of the presidential decree that altered the IOF tax rate. The full interview can be seen on the TV 247 channel, which, according to the guest himself, “It fulfills the role of independent journalism that Brazil needs.".

Right at the beginning, Attié pointed out that the deputies' decision reinforces the legislative body's appropriation of the budget since 2016.The power that Congress is assuming over the budget is against the Brazilian Constitution.”, he said, criticizing the “trap"The spending cap, created during Michel Temer's government, which, in his view, stifles the actions of the Executive branch. For the jurist, the movement aligns with the most aggressive phase of neoliberalism, which..."does not require the State"and prioritizes the interests of large corporations."

Social networks and article 19

Another central theme of the interview was the ongoing trial at the Supreme Federal Court regarding the constitutionality of article 19 of the Brazilian Internet Bill of Rights, which deals with the responsibility of digital platforms for illegal content from third parties. With a majority already formed in favor of the unconstitutionality of the provision, Attié considered: “The great danger is that, fearing legal action, platforms may begin to exercise this control in a more rigorous manner than expected, and this could spill over into censorship.He, however, expressed confidence that the decision will not affect "serious independent journalism, like 247".

Tragedy in Indonesia

The lawyer also commented on the death of Brazilian mountaineer Juliana Marins, 27, after a fall on a trail on Mount Merapi, Indonesia.Every life matters.“He emphasized, criticizing the four-day delay in the rescue—a fact that, according to him, demonstrates security flaws in the national park and could generate civil liability for both the Indonesian state and private tour operators. Attié said he believes in swift action from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in transferring the body and assessed that the family is entitled to compensation.”

Fraud at INSS and links to Bolsonaro-supporting politicians.

Finally, Attié addressed the frauds against retirees and pensioners identified by the Federal Police, which led Minister Dias Toffoli to order the immediate reimbursement of the victims. The jurist highlighted the alleged involvement of figures such as Sergio Moro and Onyx Lorenzoni, as pointed out in reports by the Federal Police:The funding was illegal; the origin of the money is illegal.In his assessment, if the participation of parliamentarians is proven,The least that can be expected is the loss of the mandate.".

Deadlock and defense of democracy

In closing, the guest returned to criticizing the institutional siege of the Planalto Palace:The Executive branch is unable to fulfill what the Constitution mandates because it is surrounded by intermediaries.Nevertheless, he demonstrated optimism in civil society and the free press:I am certain that this Supreme Court decision will not impede the serious work of those who seek the truth."With analyses ranging from the budget crisis to the regulation of digital platforms, Attié portrayed a country in tension between democratic projects and interests that, according to him, “They want to give power to authoritarian figures.The interview reinforces the warning: while Congress expands its control over the budget and reactionary groups pressure institutions, it is up to vigilant citizens—and independent journalism—to defend the Constitution and democracy. Watch: