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Brazil PT leader proposes lowering criminal age to 16 for heinous crimes in security PEC

The leader of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) has proposed lowering the criminal age of responsibility to 16 for heinous crimes (homicide, torture, rape) within the Security PEC. This marks a notable policy shift for the PT, traditionally opposed to such measures, and signals a move to the center on security ahead of elections. The proposal is at an early stage and faces legislative hurdles.

InfoMoneyabout 2 hours agoBRCredibility 48%View source

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