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President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on November 14, 2018 in Brasilia – AFP
Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) alleged torture committed by members of the army after an operation in August in a community in Rio de Janeiro, where the army controlled security.
The operation, carried out on August 20, resulted in detention. of seven adults and a minor. According to the information reported in the trial in the state of Rio, the people involved "reportedly suffered physical badaults from the army, consistent with the practice of torture," says a statement from the MPF's Rio published Friday (30) [19659004]
Among the possible sanctions for the military responsible is the loss of positions of those who participated directly or indirectly in the acts of: torture, as well as criminal responsibility, explained the MPF
The federal intervention on public security in Rio de Janeiro was decreed by President Michel Temer in February 2018, supported by the Congress. As a result, the federal government – through the intermediary of a military inspector appointed by the president – badumed command of the police, fire department and state prison system. .
This is an exceptional measure that has not been taken by any president. since the enactment of the Constitution in 1988.
At the same time, since July 31, 2017, at Temer's discretion, the armed forces have participated in the security check in Rio, relying on the faculty Constitutionally known as the Guarantee Order (GLO), which allows for the use of troops in specific circumstances and has been used more frequently in recent years.
On Friday, President-elect Jair Bolsonaro badured that upon taking office on January 1, 2019, will not renew the federal intervention in Rio, but admits that she can keep the GLO active .
Moreover, he indicates that he intends to legally protect those involved in security screening. so that they are not penalized for acts committed in the practice of their profession.
"I want a legal rearguard for the people who provide security in our Brazil, I can not allow the member of the armed forces, the military police, the federal police, among others, at the end of the mission, to respond to a lawsuit, "he explained after attending an activity at the School of Specialists in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo
The maintenance of active federal intervention legally prevents the Congress from Make changes to the Constitution. This would go against Bolsonaro's plans to pursue pension reforms, in addition to privatizations.
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