Planalto sees the risk of reinforcing image of factions by supporting a project that equates organized crime to terrorism; Diplomacy also lights alert
The one in the House of Representatives to equate organized crime to terrorism has caused discomfort in the Planalto Palace. President’s advisors (PT) assess that the proposal can turn criminal factions into something close to a “international horror brand ”.
The assessment is that the label of “terrorist”It can be appropriated by the criminal organizations themselves as a symbol of confrontation to the state, reinforcing their narrative and image of power in territories under parallel rule.
A was presented by the deputy (União Brasil-CE). The plenary of the Chamber of Text on Monday (26.MAI), which allows it to be voted directly, without going through commissions.
Yellow Light in Itamaraty
The theme also lit a warning sign in diplomacy. Members of Itamaraty and Planalto International Advisory fear that Brazil is the target of criticism of multilateral human rights forums, especially by European countries and international organizations that monitor public safety practices.
The concern is that the equalization provokes legal and political questions about the proportionality of penalties, the conduct of police operations in poor areas and the treatment of vulnerable populations.
In addition, categorization could imply sanctions for companies and people who have somehow relationship, albeit indirect, with factions.
Reservedly, government members say they understand the political appeal of the measure, but they evaluate that the institutional cost can overcome immediate image gains in the fight against crime.
Planalto has not yet defined whether to block the project or seek to adjust the text in the plenary or Senate. For now, the strategy is to follow the consequences in the House and avoid exposing themselves publicly in the dispute. Therefore, the discussions have taken place behind the scenes, in conversations off the record –The journalistic gag used when a source shares information on the condition of not being identified.
