Federal government did not buy carpet worth R$4 million – 10/30/2023 – Power

The publication that claims that the federal government is purchasing a carpet worth R$4 million is misleading. The work by landscaper and artist Burle Marx was created in 1973 and is part of the Senado Museum. The piece returned to the House after undergoing a process of restoration of the damage caused during the events on January 8th.

As verified by Comprova, Agência Senado reported that, at the time, the work was ripped from the wall and soiled with urine and fire extinguisher powder. R$236,200 were allocated to restore the piece.

In relation to the cuts in Bolsa Família, this is an action to review the records and exclude families that received the benefit unduly. Metrópoles reported that, from March to October, around 2.9 million beneficiaries were no longer covered.

The publication under investigation also claims that purchases made online have been taxed at almost 100% of the value of the product. According to an ordinance published by the Ministry of Finance, on July 26, 2023, the Remessa Controle program reduced the import tax rate to zero, starting August 1, for purchases up to US$50. The measure applies to purchases transported both by the Post Office (ECT) and by courier companies and is independent and valid for senders who are individuals or legal entities.

For purchases over US$50, the consumer must pay the import tax, which corresponds to 60% of the order value.

The Tax on the Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) rate of 17% is also part of the taxation. Unlike the import tax, this tax is collected by the states. This form of taxation already existed in previous administrations.

Comprova asked the Ministry of Health whether there had been a decrease in resources allocated to the area. However, the department did not respond at the time of publication. In July, the government announced a contingency of R$452 million relating to the department’s discretionary expenses, in an effort not to exceed the spending ceiling.

Misleading, for Comprova, is content taken from the original context and used in another in such a way that its meaning changes; that uses inaccurate data or that leads to an interpretation different from the intention of its author; content that confuses, with or without the deliberate intent to cause harm.

Why we investigate

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The investigation of this content was carried out by Metrópoles, Portal Norte and Jornal do Commercio and published on October 30 by Comprova, a coalition that brings together 41 vehicles to check viral content. It was verified by Folha, O Povo, Nexo and NSC.