Governors classified the initiative as ‘a bomb’ and alleged lack of agreement, since the government had arranged what theme would not be voted at this time
The House of Representatives approved last Wednesday (16) a subsidized credit of up to R $ 30 billion for using pre-salt resources. The vote, which resulted in 346 votes in favor and 93 against, was marked by a climate of tension and discontent among parliamentarians, especially after the veto of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to the increase in the number of deputies and the recent decision of the STF on the .
The project, which initially focused on the small farmer, underwent significant changes. Now it allows the resources of the pre-salt social fund to be used for refinancing of agricultural debt, on the condition that interest rates are subsidized. The Government leader in the House, José Guimarães, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Parliamentary Front of Agriculture, criticizing the lack of dialogue and the approval of a project that he considers that he raises the union expenses.
In addition to the approval of the credit to agribusiness, the House also decided to remove from the agenda a project that aimed to create new vacancies in the . On the other hand, a change in the values of the Safra Fund, which will now follow for analysis in the Senate was approved. This change is seen as an attempt to strengthen farmers’ financial security in times of crisis.
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