President of the Senate made it clear that, despite respecting the collective decision, his opinion on the issue is well known
The president of , , expressed his concerns about the issue of firearms when speaking about the recent decision of the senators. The measure removed weapons and ammunition from the list of products that would be taxed by the Selective Tax in the tax reform. Pacheco highlighted that the approach in relation to these items must be more rigorous, although he recognizes the plenary’s position. He made it clear that, despite respecting the collective decision, his personal opinion on the issue is well known. The regulations that had already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies did not include weapons and ammunition, which generated a heated debate among parliamentarians.
In the Senate, there was an attempt to reinstate these items into the proposal, but this initiative failed to gather the necessary votes to be approved. The discussion on gun regulation continues to be a controversial topic, reflecting the different views that exist within Congress. Pacheco’s position illustrates the complexity of the debate over gun legislation in Brazil, where opinions vary widely.
Published by Sarah Paula
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