By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After a heated debate on Wednesday, Brazil’s Senate approved a bill which defines the crime of terrorism in the country. A fiery discussion among senators arose after a clause that specified that the bill did not apply to political demonstrations and social, union and religious movements, was withdrawn from the project.
The clause was included by representatives at the Chamber of Deputies in August, when the bill was approved by the Lower House, with the intention of excluding Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here