The conviction of deputies for deviation of parliamentary amendments by the STF (Supreme Federal Court) highlights a serious dysfunctionality between the Powers of the Brazilian Republic. This is the assessment of political scientist Leandro Gabiati, director of Dominium, who analyzed the current political scenario during an interview with WW.
According to Gabiati, the country faces a structural problem in institutional relations. “The issue of the dysfunctionality of powers within the Republic” is central to understanding the current moment, said the expert. He highlighted “a power of veto of one power over another” and “a difficulty in advancing decision-making processes”, with mutual blockages motivated by divergences of interests.
The political scientist also drew attention to a problem that, according to him, “has marked the Republic in the last 15 years”: the appropriation of a significant part of the budget by Congress without due accountability. “Congress appropriates an important part of the budget and, somehow, without accounting, without having responsibility for accounting for these actions,” explained Gabiati.
The actions of the STF and its impacts
Gabiati highlighted the STF, which has gained centrality in the Court due to its recent decisions. According to the expert, Dino shares the spotlight with minister André Mendonça, who leads Banco Master’s operation, while Dino advances on different fronts.
Among the recent actions led by Dino, the political scientist mentioned three emblematic cases: the decision on Judiciary issues, the annulment of the possibility of compulsory retirement as punishment and, more recently, that of parliamentarians. “In some way, trying to reinforce the position of the Supreme Court in this dialogue or confrontation between powers”, he analyzed.
The expert noted that the number of parliamentarians under investigation is alarming. As mentioned during the WWaround 80 deputies are targets of the STF, which represents a considerable portion of the 513 members of the Chamber of Deputies. This scenario raises questions about the integrity of institutions and the need for more efficient mechanisms for using public resources.
