The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has recently approved the Antifaction bill, which underwent multiple revisions during its journey, particularly under the leadership of deputy Guilherme Derrite. The project aims to create a new type of crime, increase penalties for organized crime, and improve the investigation process against these criminal factions. Notably, the bill was contentious, leading to pressure within the government and affecting the relationships between political leaders, such as Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

One major aspect of the bill is its effort to legally define what constitutes a criminal organization and set forth penalties, opening a broader avenue for legal action against these groups. Despite government aspirations to impose a tax on betting houses that could have generated significant revenue for public security—estimated at around R$ 30 billion annually—this provision was ultimately omitted from the final proposal. The exclusion was viewed as a critical setback for the administration's plan to finance security measures.

The bill now goes to President Lula for sanctioning, and its approval indicates a more aggressive stance by the Brazilian government against organized crime. By enhancing legal definitions and penalties, the government aims to disrupt the operations of these factions more effectively. As this legislation progresses, its impact on crime rates and public safety in Brazil will be closely monitored, especially in light of the ongoing debate over taxation and funding for security initiatives.