In a turnaround, the House approves a climax that could preserve Glauber Braga’s mandate | Policy

After voting on the request, which is procedural, MPs must still vote on the amendment proposing to replace the sentence.

Throughout the vote this Wednesday (10), left-wing parliamentarians demonstrated their solidarity with Glauber Braga and defended the application of a milder sanction. Meanwhile, opposition MPs criticized Glauber Braga’s behavior and claimed the government acted to negotiate amendments during the plenary vote.

One day later riot and forcibly expelled MP Glauber Braga (Psol-RJ) from Chamber Board of Directorsthe plenary analyzes the complaint against him for violation of parliamentary decorum.

In April, the Ethics Council approved the opinion recommending the revocation of Glauber’s mandate for physically assaulting MBL activist Gabriel Costenaro, after the latter had offended the MP’s mother, who died a few weeks later. The Psol deputy appealed to the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), but the appeal was rejected.

The MP went on a hunger strike for eight days, drinking only serum, isotonic drinks and water, to protest the decision of the Ethics Council which approved his dismissal.

This Tuesday (9), Glauber occupied the chair of the President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), after announcing that he would bring the request for impeachment of the deputy to the plenary. At the Legislative Police officers’ retreat, Glauber claimed he was assaulted and filed a police report.

The TV Câmara signal, which was broadcasting the plenary session live, was immediately cut off and the press was forced to be withdrawn, unable to follow the situation. Added to this are attacks against press professionals. This Wednesday, supporters of Glauber Braga demonstrated at the Chamber of Deputies and brought posters with the words “Glauber remains”.