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Correio da Manhã30 August 2026 at 00:30

Brazilian legislation now considers secret lunches between corporate lawyers and politicians a crime of influence peddling. This change represents a significant shift in how lobbying is regulated in the country.

The practice, which previously occurred informally without specific regulation, is now subject to legal penalties. This classification aims to increase transparency in relations between the private sector and public officials.

Lawyers working in the corporate sector were among those most involved in these covert negotiations with political authorities. The new rule seeks to curb the improper use of influence to obtain undue advantages.

The measure is part of a broader movement to regulate lobbying activities in Brazil, making them more transparent and subject to oversight.

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