# Brazil digital sovereignty policy developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-digital-sovereignty-policy-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-30T19:12:00.000Z. Sources: 98. Developments: 2.

The movement for digital sovereignty in Brazil has progressed from civil society advocacy to formal legislative proposals. The Rede pela Soberania Digital initiated this momentum by releasing a manifesto containing a decálogo of commitments. This document urges political candidates to prioritize digital rights, reject algorithmic discrimination, and invest in public digital infrastructures to reduce reliance on foreign corporations.

Following these advocacy efforts, legislative action has emerged in the Brazilian Congress. Federal Deputy Sâmia Bomfim introduced a Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) specifically focused on National Digital Sovereignty. The PEC seeks to increase oversight of big tech companies, mandate transparency for artificial intelligence and algorithms, and establish a regulatory body to manage strategic data and digital services. Concurrently, political discussions have surfaced regarding the governance of these policies, including potential roles for key figures in digital policy secretariats.

## Claims

- Senate President Davi Alcolumbre scheduled the Public Security PEC vote for Tuesday, November 3. (reported by 46 sources)
- President Lula has conditioned the creation of a Ministry of Public Security on the approval of the PEC. (reported by 39 sources)
- The PEC establishes the Unified Public Security System (SUSP) in the Constitution. (reported by 35 sources)
- The PEC allows for the creation of municipal police forces. (reported by 28 sources)
- Senator Camilo Santana proposed reducing the age to 16 for heinous crimes. (reported by 18 sources)
- The opposition proposed reducing the criminal responsibility age to 14 for heinous crimes. (reported by 17 sources)
- To pass, the PEC requires at least three-fifths of the Senate votes in two rounds. (reported by 7 sources)
- The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) issued a note criticizing negotiations to approve the measure. (reported by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Senate President Davi Alcolumbre schedules Public Security PEC vote

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre scheduled the vote for the Public Security PEC for Tuesday, November 3, to combat organized crime and reorganize Brazil's security cooperation.

98 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-debates-digital-sovereignty-and-political-roles

### 2026-10-04: Rede pela Soberania Digital launches digital sovereignty manifesto

The Rede pela Soberania Digital launched a ten-point manifesto for political candidates to ensure digital sovereignty, protect human rights, and reduce dependence on big tech through public infrastructure.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rede-pela-soberania-digital-launches-digital-sovereignty-manifesto

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