Gabriel Wilhelms: Alcolumbre's 'Rule of Law'
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TL;DR
- Senator Davi Alcolumbre criticized the election of a right-wing bloc, arguing they do not value democracy or the rule of law.
- Alcolumbre questioned the legitimacy of secret inquiries and censorship of the press, suggesting abuses of power.
- The author challenges Alcolumbre's definition of 'rule of law' by listing several alleged instances of judicial overreach and censorship.
- These alleged abuses include secret investigations, prior censorship of media and individuals, the prosecution of citizens without due process, and the persecution of parliamentarians.
- The article suggests the new right-wing bloc in the Senate has the numerical strength to challenge these perceived abuses and restore the rule of law.