Hugo Motta opposes Lula's economic agenda and the Supreme Court's stance on social media regulation
New Speaker of the House said he cannot guarantee the approval of everything the government sends to Congress
247 - The new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), positioned himself this Tuesday (4) against the agenda of President Lula’s government, which aims to increase revenue through taxation of the richest while easing the income tax burden for individuals earning up to 5,000 reais per month. Additionally, Motta argued that the Supreme Federal Court (STF) should not discuss the regulation of social media, asserting that the debate should take place in Congress.
According to him, the House helped the government under the leadership of Arthur Lira (PP-AL) by increasing federal revenue. However, the new Speaker believes that fiscal responsibility should be the priority this year.
"We helped a lot with projects that increased government revenue. So much so that in 2024, there is an expectation that the government will break all revenue records," Motta said in an interview with GloboNews.
"Maybe the best agenda for the country is no longer this one. The best agenda now should focus on fiscal responsibility from other perspectives, reconsidering expenditures, and ensuring more responsibility with expenses. That is what the entire private sector is waiting for, so we can reach a situation where interest rates are not rising as much as they are now, and we can control the exchange rate of the dollar," he added.
Regarding social media regulation, Motta told CNN Brasil on Tuesday:
"I think it is a mistake for the Supreme Court to step into this matter. It should be discussed in the House and the Federal Senate."
He also stated that he cannot guarantee the approval of everything the government sends to the House.
"We are not guaranteeing it, and I cannot guarantee it either. I know that I speak for a significant portion of the House when I say that not everything the government sends will be approved," he said.