The Bill 2555/26 prohibits the export of native wildlife from Brazil, whether alive, dead, or in the form of eggs, young, products, and by-products. The text amends the Wildlife Protection Law and is being analyzed by the Chamber of Deputies.
Deputy Duda Salabert (Psol-MG), the author of the project, states that the measure aims to combat the trade of Brazilian species abroad. "The commercial exploitation of Brazilian wildlife ultimately represents the privatization of a good that belongs to the entire nation and future generations," she argues.
The proposal stipulates that animals seized in irregular situations must be prioritized for rehabilitation or returned to nature.
The exceptions provided are for scientific research activities, species conservation, or reintroduction into their natural habitat, which depend on prior authorization from the federal environmental agency.
Next steps
The proposal will be analyzed, in conclusive character, by the Environment and Sustainable Development; and Constitution, Justice and Citizenship committees.
To become law, the text needs to be approved by both the Chamber and the Senate.
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