Despite Janja's efforts, misogyny bill unlikely to be voted on before elections

Despite a strong appeal from Brazil's First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, a significant bill aimed at combating misogyny is unlikely to be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies before the upcoming elections. The "PL da Misoginia," which classifies misogyny as a crime of prejudice or discrimination and equates it to racism, has already been approved by the Senate and is awaiting final approval in the lower house.

However, the path forward for the bill is complicated by political considerations. The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira, has stated that he will only schedule the bill for a vote if there is a consensus among lawmakers. He is reportedly keen to avoid heated debates that could disrupt the electoral atmosphere just before the polls.

While government supporters are pushing for the bill's advancement, opposition parties, including PL and Novo, have expressed reservations. This political deadlock means that even with the First Lady's advocacy, the bill's passage remains uncertain. Allies of the Speaker suggest that he is unlikely to prioritize the bill before the election, leaving its fate in limbo amidst the ongoing political maneuvering.