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PEC 37 voted down 403-9

Yesterday, that PEC 37 bill was voted on by Brazil's lower house of congress and the final count was 403-9 against the legislation.

Brazilian Council of Justice comes out against PEC 37 revision

PEC 37, an amendment to the Brazilian constitution which will make it impossible for the Department of Public Prosecution to investigate corruption, will be voted on next week.

Special courts for soccer hooligans being debated prior to 2014 World Cup

The Bar Association of Brazil (OAB) has set-up special courts to try cases involving fights in the stadium between fans where the penalty is a fine or community service rather than jail time, but FIFA is challenging the installation.

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