Glauber Braga (PSOL) refuses to leave the Chamber of Deputies table while the plenary is emptied

Glauber Braga, federal deputy for PSOL-RJ, occupied the board of directors of Câmara of Deputados this Tuesday (9), in The action took place during the Pequeno Expediente phase of the plenary session, when deputies make statements lasting up to five minutes.

Legislative police emptied the plenary, removing deputies and the press. TV Câmara interrupted the live broadcast from the location.

Braga’s protest aims to prevent the vote on his impeachment, scheduled for this Wednesday (10).

• The parliamentarian was accused of breach of decorum after expelling, with pushes and kicks, an Movimento Brasil Livre protester in April 2024.
• The incident involved Gabriel Costenaro, who was participating in an event involving app drivers.
• Braga claims that he reacted to provocations directed at him and his family.

Reasons for the protest

Glauber Braga declared that he will remain at the table until the limit of his strength. Ele criticized the session’s agenda, which includes a project to reduce sentences for those convicted of Estado’s attempted coup.

The deputy stated that the impeachment represents retaliation for his complaints against irregularities in Congresso. Aliados from PSOL followed the occupation in the plenary.

The action interrupted the regular work of Casa.

Revocation process

Conselho of Ética approved the revocation of Glauber Braga by 13 votes to 5. Comissão of Constituição and

To lose the mandate, 257 favorable votes are needed in the plenary. The process has been underway since last year and progressed after completion on Conselho of Ética.

Other deputies face similar scrutiny this week, such as Carla Zambelli and Alexandre Ramagem.

Session context

This Tuesday’s session prioritizes Pequeno Expediente, without voting on projects. Deputados use the space for free speech.

On the same day, Câmara discusses a proposal that unifies crimes against Estado Democrático and Direito. The text could reduce sentences for convicts, including Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years and three months.

The rapporteur suggests applying a compromise between coup crimes and violent abolition of the Estado.

Reactions in the plenary

Deputies questioned Glauber Braga’s strategy during the occupation. Representative Sâmia Bomfim, from PSOL-RJ, defended her husband.

Legislative police acted to restore order. President Hugo Motta announced the impeachment agenda after a meeting of leaders.

The session continued after the plenary had cleared.

Confrontation history

Glauber Braga was involved in a similar episode with Kim Kataguiri in 2023. Ele denies systematic aggression and highlights reactions to provocations.

The deputy leads complaints about the secret budget in Câmara. Aliados see the process as political persecution.

PSOL mobilizes support against the impeachment on social networks.

Next steps at Casa

The vote on the impeachment of Glauber Braga takes place in a session scheduled for Wednesday. The plenary decides sovereignly on the mandate.

If approved, the deputy will be ineligible for eight years after the end of his term. Braga plans to take legal action if necessary.

Câmara accelerates analyzes of disciplinary processes at the end of the legislative year.

Security measures adopted

Legislative police isolated the plenary within minutes of the occupation. TV Câmara suspended transmission to avoid exposing the impasse.

Deputies were asked to leave the scene. The presidency of Casa coordinated the withdrawal without major incidents.

Access to the plenary remained restricted during the protest.