Estimated annual cost for this expansion would be approximately R $ 65 million; position of the agent contrasts with the idea of increasing the number of chairs in the House, since he defends the redistribution of the seats
The president (PT) decided to veto a bill that proposed the increase in the number of federal deputies from 513 to 531. This proposal had been approved by Congress, but the veto was motivated by recommendations of the Ministry of Finance, which warned of issues related to budgetary predictability and compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Law. The estimated annual cost for this expansion would be approximately R $ 65 million. Lula’s position contrasts with the idea of increasing the number of chairs in the House, as he defends the redistribution of seats based on state demographic changes. This decision to veto the bill can generate tensions with the legislature, especially with the mayor, Hugo Motta, from Paraíba, which was one of the main proponents of the initiative.
The reaction of opposition parliamentarians was critical, interpreting the veto as an electoral strategy. In addition, leaders of the ruling base expressed surprise with the decision, which may indicate a mismatch between the executive and the legislature. The veto will be published in the Federal Official Gazette, and parliamentarians will have until October 1st to discuss and vote on the issue. The possibility that the veto will be overthrown in the Senate is considered remote, especially due to the lack of popular support for the proposal to increase the number of deputies. This situation reflects a delicate political scenario, where the relationship between government and congress can be affected by decisions like this.
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