Motta has been criticized for not terminating the mandates of some representatives, the Sentencing bill may be put to a vote, and next week is the last week of legislative activity before the recess

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 12 Dec 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The President of the Lower House, Hugo Motta (Republicanos–PB), has come under criticism from both allies and opposition lawmakers over how the proceedings involving the possible removal of mandates have been handled. Next week will be marked by intense political negotiations in Brasília. It will be the final week of congressional activity before the legislative recess, which begins on Thursday. The Sentencing bill, which could reduce sentences for those convicted of attempting a coup d’état, will be debated in the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ). The proposal is the sole item on the committee’s agenda, with Senator Esperidião Amin (PP–SC) serving as rapporteur.

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