Em umaília no Senado Federal, uma proposta legislativa de iniciativa popular se torna o alvo de debate intenso: a construção de uma bomba nuclear no Brasil. Esse texto, disponibilizado no portal e-Cidadania, foi inscrito por um cidadão e já conta com milhares de apoiadores, o que o levou à revisão da Comissão de Direitos Humanos e Legislação Participativa.
Such success on social media has sparked a heated debate sobre nacional sovereignty, strategic defense, and the need for the country to stand its ground in a globally unstable context. Proponents of the proposal argue that Brazil should have a genuine deterrence capability against foreign powers that already possess nuclear weapons, and that the current international climate demands a firm and independent stance from the nation.
Meanwhile, sectors tied to the left and international NGOs are gearing up to prevent the legislation’s progression. However, the proponents counter by stating that Brazil’s security cannot be hostage to treaties signed in different eras under different circumstances, and that the proposal represents the voice of a population that no longer accepts a submissive and vulnerable Brazil.
It’s worth noting that the idea of arming the country with nuclear weapons is not new. During the military regime, Brazil had an advanced nuclear program, which was abandoned under international pressure. Today, many believe this decision was a strategic mistake, and that if Brazil had continued its project, it would now be a respected and feared power.
The proposal will now be evaluated by the responsible commission in the Senate, and if accepted, it may proceed as a Bill of Law. Although it may appear symbolic, this movement is a clear thermometer of the growing dissatisfaction among the population with the current geopolitical fragility of Brazil – and demonstrates that Brazilians want a strong, respected, and prepared country for any scenario.
