On November 4, 2023, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved the Security PEC (Proposta de Emenda à Constituição), which facilitates the allocation of resources from betting activities and the social fund generated from pre-salt oil reserves to finance security initiatives. The approval came after extensive negotiations between key political figures, including the proposal's rapporteur, Deputy Mendonça Filho, President of the Chamber Hugo Motta, and representatives from the federal government. The urgency of the legislation reflects ongoing concerns about safety and public security in Brazil, which has been a prominent issue in national discourse.

As part of the legislative agreement, the proposal was modified to remove any provisions regarding a referendum on the age of criminal responsibility, which is now set to be addressed in a separate PEC. This alteration sparked discontent among opposition parties, which attempted to obstruct the vote, mirroring the tensions present within Brazilian politics. The absence of consensus on such significant issues speaks to the divisive climate affecting the country's legislative processes.

The passage of a PEC in Brazil requires a two-round voting process in both legislative chambers, necessitating a minimum of 3/5 support from deputies, or 308 votes. In this case, however, a strategic agreement was made to circumvent normal procedures, enabling the proposal to advance without undergoing the typical scrutiny of the last legislative commission. This indicates a shift in legislative strategies and raises questions about the balance of power and the democratic processes in the Brazilian government.