Group contrary to Lula intends to wear out the image of the government; On the other hand, petista allies argue that improper discounts began in 2019, during the management of Jair Bolsonaro
The opposition is mobilizing efforts to establish a parliamentary commission of inquiry () in the House of Representatives, with the objective of investigating undue discounts in pensions and pensions. The application protocol for a mixed commission, CPMI, was postponed for two weeks. The mayor is expected to show more willingness to investigate than Senate President David Alcolumbre, which is considered close to the Lula administration.
Hugo Motta stated that the installation of the CPI is not viable at the moment, due to other requirements that are in line. However, he suggested that the creation of the committee could be possible if the opposition agreed to give up some investigations. In the Senate, the opposition believes that Motta would not oppose the CPI and that the pressure on alcohumbre would be more effective, since reading the application is mandatory.
Investigations conducted by the Federal Police and the Comptroller General of the Union () reveal that fraud related to retirement discounts may have caused a deviation of R $ 6.3 billion over six years. The opposition plans to use this data to wear out the government’s image. On the other hand, government allies argue that improper discounts began in 2019 during the management of, and that many of the entities implicated were created in the previous administration.
Carlos Lupi, PDT president and former Pension Minister, resigned amid the scandal. The new minister, Wolney Queiroz, was appointed without consultation with Lupi, which resulted in a break between the party and the government. The opposition is debating strategies to ensure that the investigation is not under government control. PSB leader Pedro Campos emphasized that the focus of Congress should be the compensation of retirees who were harmed.
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
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