The São Paulo Assembly has initiated a disciplinary process against Lucas Bove for alleged gender political violence, which may lead to his mandate being revoked.
In a unanimous decision, the Ethics and Parliamentary Decorum Council of the São Paulo Legislative Assembly opened a disciplinary process against Deputy Lucas Bove, a member of the Bolsonaro-supporting PL party. The process is a response to an accusation from Deputy Mônica Seixas of PSOL, who alleged that Bove engaged in political gender violence during a confrontation with female deputies last September. This situation has drawn attention to the ongoing need to address gender-based violence within political spheres in Brazil.
The appointed rapporteur for the case is Deputy Emídio de Souza from the PT party, who previously reported on another case of sexual harassment involving ex-deputy Isa Penna in 2021. In that incident, a colleague was suspended for six months for his actions, highlighting the assembly's intention to take gender-based accusations seriously. The new proceedings could lead to significant ramifications for Bove, particularly as he has already faced allegations of domestic violence against his ex-wife, influencer Cíntia Chagas.
Bove has denied all accusations, claiming that the charges against him are politically motivated. The initiation of this process underscores the increasing scrutiny of the behavior of politicians, especially regarding issues of gender violence. As society continues to grapple with these pressing issues, the outcome of this case may influence future actions and policies regarding violence against women within the political landscape in Brazil.
