Maria do Rosário: the reality of the coup is sad.
"This is the sad reality of Brazil after the coup. Labor reform, cuts in social investments, unemployment, increased violence. There's only one solution for Brazil to be happy again. It's #FreeLula #LulaPresident #BrazilHappyAgain," stated Congresswoman Maria do Rosário (PT-RS).
Rio Grande do Sul 247 - Federal deputy Maria do Rosário (PT-RS) criticized the Michel Temer government after organizations such as Article 19, Rede Nossa São Paulo, and the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection (Idec) warned that the current administration's policies will make it even more difficult for Brazil to meet the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations (UN) by 2030.
"This is the sad reality of Brazil after the coup. Labor reform, cuts in social investments, unemployment, increased violence. There's only one solution for Brazil to be happy again. It's #FreeLula #LulaPresident #BrazilHappyAgain," the congresswoman wrote on Twitter.
The commitment to the UN, signed in 2015, proposes, among other objectives, the eradication of poverty and the establishment of minimum standards for health, education, and basic sanitation. However, according to civil society organizations, the constitutional amendment on the spending cap and minimal state policies limit any progress. The proposal limits investment in one year to that of the previous year adjusted for inflation.
"The priorities are not socio-environmental issues, health, or education. We see this reflected in the 2030 Agenda; if it is taken as a government priority, it is a great method for creating adequate public policy. It is indeed a lack of prioritization of this agenda by the current government," states Joara Marchezini, coordinator of the NGO Article 19, who also points out the lack of progress in areas such as basic sanitation and sewage treatment, which directly impacts the health of Brazilians.
* With information from Current Brazil Network