Hugo Motta intends to prioritize projects against the adultification of children, following a complaint by Felca.
A video by YouTuber Felca about child exploitation on social media went viral and prompted the president of the Chamber's Constitution and Justice Committee to include the topic on the legislative agenda.
247 - The chairman of the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), announced that he will schedule for debate bills aimed at combating... adultization Regarding children, following the repercussions of a video published by the YouTuber Felca. The congressman's statement was made on social media, where he thanked the influencer and reinforced that defending children's rights is a priority in Parliament.
“Felca’s video about the adultification of children shocked and mobilized millions of Brazilians. This is an urgent issue that touches the heart of our society. In the Chamber, there are a number of important projects on the subject. This week, we will schedule and address this discussion. Thank you, Felca. Count on the Chamber to advance the defense of children,” declared Motta.
Felca's complaint gains national traction.
Felca, stage name of Felipe Bressanim Pereira, is a YouTuber and digital influencer who went viral in recent days after posting a video denouncing cases of adultization Regarding children on social media. In the material, he points out that certain practices and content inappropriately expose minors, potentially attracting criminals and pedophiles.
The main target of the complaint was influencer Hytalo Santos, accused by Felca of including children in content in a way that puts them at risk. In just two days, the video reached over 13 million views, sparking debates about responsibility on digital platforms and child protection.
Who is Felca
Felipe Bressanim Pereira was born on July 25, 1998, in Londrina (PR), is 27 years old, 2 meters tall, and has long hair. He became known on YouTube for his humor videos and has already accumulated almost 5 million subscribers.
His journey began with videos of gameplayFelca, however, gained notoriety with humorous content. One of his most popular videos was "I Tested Virginia's Foundation," published in May 2023, which went viral for its humorous reaction to a makeup product. Felca also participated in the wave of... NPC lives on TikTok, creating a trend that attracted many content creators.
Legislative agenda and urgency of the debate
Hugo Motta's decision to bring the issue to the CCJ (Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship) is seen as an important step towards providing a legislative response to the problem. Bills dealing with the protection of children against undue exposure, especially in digital environments, are expected to be discussed this week.
The impact of Felca's video reveals the mobilizing power of social media and the urgency of creating legal mechanisms to curb abusive practices. For child protection experts, joint action by society, legislators, and digital platforms is essential to ensure that children are protected from harmful content.
