Brazil's President Lula supports lowering age of criminal responsibility for heinous crimes
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazil
October 15, 2026
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President Lula announced support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 for heinous crimes. The move is seen as an electoral strategy ahead of the presidential runoff. The decision marks a reversal of his party's long-standing policy.
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