President stated that he would raise the proposal, but “do not get into a National Congress thing”
The President (PT) said on Wednesday (17.Set.2025), in an interview with BBC News Brazilwhich will veto an eventual amnesty project to the former president (PL), if the text is approved by the National Congress.
“If I came to veto, it can be sure that I would vece.said Lula.
The statement comes in a moment of pressure on the mayor, (Republicans-PB), to vote the amnesty. A should be held this Wednesday (17.Set).
Despite reinforcing that it is not up to the Plateau to interfere with the legislature decisions, Lula said it was against the measure: “The President of the Republic does not get into a National Congress thing. If political parties understand that it is necessary to give amnesty and vote the amnesty, this is a problem of Congress.”.
Asked if he agreed with Bolsonaro’s criticism that the judiciary acts politically, Lula rejected the thesis and said that the former president had a large right of defense.
“You have concrete evidence, concrete allegations, concrete documents. There is no way to put it to be political judgment. No. It was a procedural judgment for disrespect for the Constitution.”these.
Bolsonaro by the Supreme Court (STF) to 27 years in prison for attempted coup. He has been in house arrest since August.
Even with a possible veto of Lula, Congress can overthrow the decision. However, an ADI (direct action of unconstitutionality) can be opened and thus the final decision is with the STF. Ministers that this type could be considered unconstitutional.
Lula also criticized the, which limits investigations against congressmen and other authorities: “If I were a deputy, I would vote against. If I were president of my party, I would guide to vote against. In fact, I would vote to close a question and vote against.” As showed the Poder360the PT bench in the proposal vote.
