Motta makes a 'tactical retreat' on the anti-Supreme Court package, but the 'Impunity Amendment' is expected to move forward.
Viewed as an "aberration" by Supreme Court justices, the proposed constitutional amendment that alters privileged jurisdiction and shields parliamentarians is gaining traction in the Chamber of Deputies.
247 - Party leaders believe that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-AL), made a strategic retreat on the so-called "anti-Supreme Court package" to contain criticism and preserve his political capital. According to Andréia Sadi, from g1The decision comes amid pressure from allies of Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and criticism from ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), who described the proposal as "unconstitutional" and an "aberration."
The package was put together after a riot by Bolsonaro-supporting parliamentarians against Bolsonaro's house arrest. Among the most controversial points is the requirement for approval from the Chamber of Deputies to open criminal proceedings against deputies and even to initiate police investigations. According to the Federal Police, this provision compromises the autonomy of investigations and "stifles" the work of investigators.
Behind the scenes and impact of the decision.
In the corridors of Congress, Motta's move is seen as an attempt to deflect the narrative that he has completely yielded to Bolsonaro's pressures. However, leaders believe that he will hardly be able to contain the advancement of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) on prerogatives, which was the basis of an agreement to regain political control of the House.
PL parliamentarians expect the topic to gain momentum again this Thursday (14), in a meeting of leaders, with the possibility of approving at least the part of the PEC that provides for authorization from the Chamber to open criminal proceedings against deputies and stipulates deadlines for the conclusion of investigations.
Supreme Court reaction
In the Supreme Federal Court (STF), the interpretation is that Motta erred in delaying punishments for parliamentarians who attacked the Court. Ministers believe that the activity in Congress confirms that social media will be a central tool in the 2026 electoral contest, and that deputies will not hesitate to use it to pressure colleagues to take a stand against the Supreme Court.
