On March 10, more than 20 civil society organizations in Brazil will unveil a commitment letter aimed at pressuring candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections to prioritize animal protection. This initiative is led by the Animal Work Group of the Environmentalist Parliamentary Front, which includes lawmakers and entities concerned with the welfare of animals. The letter will be presented at the Noble Hall of the Chamber of Deputies during the National Animal Week, marking the start of a campaign to collect signatures from individuals interested in pursuing legislative and executive positions.

The commitment letter outlines specific guidelines for the 2027-2030 electoral cycle, emphasizing issues such as combating animal abuse and trafficking, protecting wildlife, improving welfare in production systems, policies for domestic animals like dogs and cats, and promoting scientific methods that lessen reliance on animal use. The goal is not only to highlight these critical issues but also to ensure that candidates make public commitments that can be tracked and evaluated by voters.

The initiative is seen as a way to elevate the conversation around animal rights and welfare during the electoral campaign, aiming to create objective parameters for evaluating candidate policies. By securing public commitments, the organizations hope to strengthen the discourse on animal protection in Brazil’s political landscape, ensuring that this issue receives due consideration from the 2026 candidates and beyond.