Lula celebrates approval of the Public Security PEC

On a social network, Lula reinforced that, following the approval of the PEC, he will create the Ministry of Public Security. In the post, the president did not announce who will take over the portfolio.

"We will add to this progress the creation of the Ministry of Public Security, focusing on intelligence, planning and cooperation with states and municipalities to confront factions and militias," wrote Lula.

"The Brazilian people have the right to work, return home and live in peace. Guaranteeing this right is a commitment of the Government of Brazil."

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin also celebrated the approval of the PEC and from now on it will be a "relentless fight against organized crime and protection of citizens".

"Now we will be able to act firmly in the fight against crime, together with states and municipalities. The Union will take on a greater role in protecting citizens and putting criminals in jail. In practice, integration between police forces, sharing of information, more resources for security. Unrelenting fight against organized crime and protection of citizens."