Feb 10 • 23:13 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Legislative Chamber of the DF archives one of the impeachment requests against Ibaneis Rocha

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has archived one of the impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, citing a lack of formal elements and just cause for proceeding.

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District (CLDF) has decided to archive one of the impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, as per the announcement made by the CLDF President, Wellington Luiz, on Tuesday. The impeachment request was submitted a month ago by Antônio Vitor Leitão, a member of the Cidadania party, and alleged that Rocha had committed responsibility crimes related to an attempted purchase of Banco Master by the Banco de Brasília.

Upon reviewing the request, the CLDF's General Attorney's Office recommended its archiving, citing a lack of formal elements, such as proof of legitimacy and individual conduct, as well as a failure to show just cause due to insufficient indicative elements. The report emphasized that the allegations did not meet the necessary legal requirements for proceeding with an impeachment process, leading President Wellington Luiz to follow the Attorney's suggestion to archive the petition.

Currently, there are five other impeachment requests pending before the chamber, which shows that the political situation surrounding Governor Ibaneis Rocha remains contentious. This decision to archive one request may influence the discussions surrounding the other requests, as it sets a legal precedent regarding what constitutes sufficient grounds for impeachment. The political implications could affect Rocha's administration and the dynamics within the CLDF moving forward.

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