Brazilian Congressman seeks to bar Israeli military personnel from entering Brazil |
A Bahia state lawmaker has formally urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to bar Israeli military personnel from entering Brazil, following a series of controversial incidents involving Israeli tourists in Bahia. The measure argues that individuals who took part in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon could be held accountable for acts described in the document as genocide.
The proposal, submitted by state representative Hilton Coelho of the Socialism and Liberty Party (Psol), calls on the federal government to adopt measures preventing individuals linked to alleged human rights violations from using Brazil as a tourist destination or refuge. The document characterises such acts as potential genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Coelho grounds the request in Brazil’s Federal Constitution, which prioritises human rights, peace, and the rejection of violence in international relations, as well as the Migration Law (No. 13.445/2017), which permits authorities to deny entry to foreigners suspected of serious violations.
The proposal outlines operational measures, including monitoring arrivals through the Federal Police to identify individuals who participated in military operations, immediate denial of entry where applicable, and international coordination to restrict cross-border movement of those under suspicion.
O Brasil precisa escolher: ou está ao lado da humanidade ou ao lado da impunidade. Não podemos normalizar crimes de guerra com selfies em praias paradisíacas. Apresentamos indicação contra genocidas tirando onda de turistas no Brasil. #PalestinaLivre 🇵🇸https://t.co/NLOQvaskUz — Hilton Coelho 50 (@Hilton_Coelho) March 19, 2026
O Brasil precisa escolher: ou está ao lado da humanidade ou ao lado da impunidade. Não podemos normalizar crimes de guerra com selfies em........