Fontana wants to ban corporate financing of campaigns.
Amendments presented by the PT-RS congressman to the draft of the mini-electoral reform, which is being processed in the Chamber of Deputies, also suggest a donation limit of R$ 700 to individuals; the remainder would be covered by financing; major opposition and government parties (such as PSDB and PMDB) are against the changes to the system.
By Editorial Staff Current Brazil Network
São Paulo – Federal deputy Henrique Fontana (PT-RS) stated in an interview with the GGN website that he will present three amendments to the electoral mini-reform bill currently being processed in the Chamber of Deputies, with the aim of limiting candidate spending and banning corporate financing of campaigns.
According to the proposals, the spending limit would be defined according to the position being contested. Corporate donations would be prohibited, and donations from individuals would have to be a maximum of R$ 700. Other expenses would be covered by financing.
The amendments incorporate suggestions proposed by progressive parties and influential social organizations, such as CUT, CNBB, OAB, and UNE, among others.
For the past two years, Fontana has been the rapporteur for the political reform bill that failed to move forward in Congress due to a lack of consensus among party leaders. Major opposition and government parties (such as PSDB and PMDB) are opposed to changes in the system.
According to him, if there are no changes, the growth of the influence of economic power in Brazilian democracy will increase "exorbitantly in the next election."
Read the full text here. GGN article.