BRAZIL:"Politicians vs Judges":
Brazil is facing another political crisis which is culminating in several demonstrations over the country.
This time the measures against corruption created by the Federal Prosecutors`Office are at stake. The Chamber of Deputies modified its initial project, claiming misuse of authorithy by judges and public prosecutor's officers. It even foresees their arrest. These changes would be voted with urgent status by the Senate. This type of political manoeuvres eventually led to another gigantic popular uprising. Several deputies are facing legal proceedings and apparently the "lava jato" operation is leaving politicians more shameless than ever.
Are people's determination to overhaul politics changing anything? Renan Calheiros (senate President) seems to be the first suffering the consequences at this stage, or maybe not. The population is on the judge's side (they are the "good guys"). The "villains" are the politicians as usual. But, aren't we dealing over a constant rush of functions among the three powers?
Brazil urgently needs order and credibility in its political institutions. Unfortunately corruption is walking hand in hand with politics. Nevertheless, perhaps giving the judges a carte blanche isn't the best answer.
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