The voting on the PEC (Proposed Constitutional Amendment) regarding Public Security, prioritized by the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, has been postponed due to a lack of consensus among the parties involved. Critics inside the government have expressed various concerns regarding aspects of the proposed amendments, particularly conflicting opinions on the restructuring of the Unified Public Security System (SUSP) and the allocation of additional resources to states through national funds. This postponement is significant as it reflects the tense dynamics within the government and the legislature, especially as discussions continue to evolve.

In light of this delay, Motta is considering prioritizing another proposal, the Anti-Fascism PL, which may be brought to a vote as early as this week. This shift in focus indicates the ongoing balancing act for Motta and the government of Lula to maintain legislative progress amid the challenges posed by differing party agendas. Meanwhile, discussions between the relator of the PEC, Mendonça Filho, and the current Minister of Justice, Wellington César Lima e Silva, have been described as constructive, yet a solution remains elusive due to disagreements over key elements of the proposals.

The government's agenda is at stake as the Carnival period approaches, which has traditionally posed a challenge for legislative activity in Brazil. The lack of consensus on the Public Security PEC and the potential prioritization of the Anti-Fascism PL represent broader implications for the Lula administration’s ability to implement its legislative agenda. The outcome of these discussions and decisions will likely influence not only immediate policy directions but also the political landscape as the government seeks to navigate internal pressures and external expectations going forward.