Brazil's Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has signalled that a vote on the government's flagship public security amendment is likely to wait until after the 25 October presidential run-off, The Rio Times reports, citing Estadão.
Government allies were told no voting session on the measure would be held this week, though no final decision has been announced. The amendment, drafted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government, would give federal authorities more power over public security, which currently rests mainly with state governors. The lower house passed it in March, and a Senate committee approved it on 14 October.
Crime is a key issue in the race between Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Senators are also divided over a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility.
Source: The Rio Times
