The mayor, Arthur Lira (PP-AL).| Photo: Zeca Ribeiro/Chamber of Deputies

The mayor, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), determined this Wednesday (26) the creation of the parliamentary commission of inquiry (CPI) of the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST). Lira read the application for the installation of the collegiate in the plenary of the House. In addition to the MST’s CPI, two other commissions were created: one to investigate fraud in Americanas; and another to investigate the manipulation of soccer match results.

Lira read the commission creation acts at the opening of the session. The CPIs of Americanas and MST will have 27 members and an equal number of substitutes, while the other will have 34 members. Members will be designated by party leaders, informed Agência Câmara.

After nominating the members, Lira will determine the installation of the collegiate bodies. Parliamentary committees of inquiry have investigative powers similar to judicial authorities. It can summon authorities, request documents and break secrecy by the vote of the majority of the members.