Senador Analisa Ameaças Contra Moro: “Crime Organizado Está Muito À Vontade No Governo Lula”

Introduction

In a recent development, the Senate has decided to reactivate its ethics council, a body that has been dormant since 2019. This week, the members of the council have been chosen, and tonight we have the opportunity to speak with one of its titular members, Senator Jorge Safe from Santa Catarina. Welcome to Jovem Pan Journal.

The Importance of the Senate Ethics Council

Lívia: Senator, you have been nominated as one of the 15 titular members of this commission, which has the responsibility of analyzing complaints and allegations against senators and parliamentarians. Can you give us an idea of when this council will be officially installed, and if there are any pending demands for it to consider?

Senator Jorge Safe: Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Lívia. It is indeed a great indication that the council is being formed with the nominations of its members. At the moment, I don't recall any specific demands for the council to address. This is actually a good thing because it means that there haven't been any reported irregularities or breaches of parliamentary decorum. The purpose of the ethics council is to ensure that senators adhere to the Constitution and the internal regulations of the Senate. It examines cases such as the use of offensive language, inappropriate behavior, or disrespect towards the Constitution and the internal rules of the Senate. The fact that there are no pending demands is a positive sign, especially at the beginning of a new legislative term and the reelection of President Rodrigo Pacheco.

Reviving the Inactive Council

Lívia: The Senate ethics council has not been active since 2019. How has the Senate organized the backlog of cases that accumulated during this time? Will the council be able to address them retroactively?

Senator Jorge Safe: As a new legislative term begins, it is unlikely that there will be any pending cases from the previous term. The previous term did not have a fully constituted ethics council due to the absence of all its members. It's important to note that the functioning of the ethics council in the Senate is different from that of the Chamber of Deputies, where there are significantly more members and, consequently, a higher demand for its services. In the Senate, the number of members is smaller, and the council is less frequently activated. Therefore, it is not a good benchmark to compare the functioning of the two chambers based solely on the number of members. At the moment, there are no known demands or senators awaiting the council's attention. However, it is always possible that someone may have felt offended and is awaiting the formation of the council to address their concerns.

Sergio Moro's Speech and the Link to President Lula

Lívia: Let's shift gears and talk about another topic that dominated the news today. Former Minister Sergio Moro made a strong speech in the Senate, highlighting the audacity of the criminal organization responsible for planned attacks and mentioning President Lula's remarks. Some lawmakers have associated these remarks with the recent criminal operation. Do you think there is a connection, or is it unfair to make this link?

Senator Jorge Safe: Thank you for bringing up this topic. I delivered a powerful speech in the Senate today because President Lula's words are not an isolated incident. If we look at the events from January onwards, including the transfer of the notorious criminal Marcola from Rondônia to Brasília, the number of invasions by the Landless Workers Movement (MST) already exceeds the total number over the past four years. Furthermore, we see what is happening in Rio Grande do Norte, where instead of implementing law and order, negotiations are being conducted with prisoners who are setting the state on fire. These actions send a clear message that crime is feeling very comfortable under the new Lula government.

During the last presidential election, we witnessed celebrations in prisons. This indicates that criminals saw this government as one that sympathizes with them and views them as victims of society. As an opposition member, I believe that the Brazilian state must have moral authority and must combat crime, drug trafficking, and property invasions. We support law-abiding citizens who undergo all the necessary checks to own firearms and protect their lives and families. Unfortunately, within the first 100 days of the Lula government, we are witnessing the dismantling of all these efforts. President Lula, who holds the highest office in the country, speaks with a tone of mockery towards someone who, in the past, fought corruption within our state-owned companies. This is an embarrassment for every Brazilian citizen. It is clear that organized crime, including the MST, which I consider to be a criminal organization, feels very comfortable under this new Lula government and his representatives.

Conclusion

Lívia: We would like to thank Senator Jorge Safe from Santa Catarina for joining us tonight. We appreciate your insights, and we are always here to clarify any questions or concerns raised by our Jovem Pan listeners. Have a good night.

Senator Jorge Safe: Thank you, Daniel. Thank you for this opportunity, and I wish all the Jovem Pan listeners a good night. I am always available to address any concerns and provide clarification.