The state deputy of Minas Beatriz Cerqueira (PT) filed this Wednesday (7) a draft resolution to nullify a decree by the governor (Novo) that extended the security provided by the State to former governors.
Zema’s measure, published in the Official Gazette on the last day of 2025, reorganizes the governor’s military office and provides for the extension of the period, from one to two years, of security provided to former heads of the Executive by military police officers.
The politician from Novo must this year, when his position is expected to be removed from office, to run for president.
Zema’s decree also provides that the security service provided by the State may be extended by another two years beyond the established period if authorized by the acting governor. Protection also applies to those who held the position of lieutenant governor.
The deputy states in the draft resolution that Zema’s decision exceeds the limit of administrative regulation.
“The regulatory power of the head of the Executive branch cannot expand, by infralegal act, actions that imply financial impact, increase in ongoing expenses or substantial redefinition of sensitive legal concepts, such as public and institutional security”, says Cerqueira.
Zema’s decree also guarantees security services to the governor’s and vice-president’s families, as well as “people with whom the authorities have ties”, as long as there is public interest.
When contacted, the Government of Minas stated that the decree does not grant new benefits and does not foresee any additional budgetary impact. The decision, according to management, aims to make the text more objective and establish a limit for the extension of security services.
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