Cemig Privatization Advances: Zema Proposes Controversial Model and Faces Strong Opposition in Minas Gerais

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 15/11/2024 at 12:38

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Governor Sends Bills to Legislative Assembly and Proposes Model Similar to Eletrobras and Copel. Opposition Criticizes Privatization Plans for Cemig.

The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, took another step in his promise to privatize Cemig and Copasa. Two new bills were sent to the Legislative Assembly, proposing the dilution of stock control of the state companies through stock offerings, drawing inspiration from the model adopted in the privatization of Eletrobras and Copel in Paraná.

The proposal marks a change in strategy: Zema gave up trying to amend the Minas Gerais Constitution, which requires popular referendums for privatizations. The constitutional change would demand broader support from the deputies, which the government has not been able to consolidate.

Old Promise, Strengthened Opposition

Since the beginning of his first term, Romeu Zema has advocated for the privatization of state-owned companies like Cemig, but faces considerable resistance. Reelected in 2022, the governor now encounters additional barriers at the federal government level. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, and the President of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, both from the PSD and with bases in Minas Gerais, have already positioned themselves against the plans.

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Opposition Strikes: “Serious Setback” at Cemig

The opposition, which comprises about 20 of the 77 state deputies, classifies the privatization attempt as a “serious setback.” For the group, there are risks of service deterioration, citing the case of the Italian company Enel in São Paulo, identified as responsible for frequent blackouts and degradation of service following privatization.

Another point of criticism involves Gasmig, the natural gas distributor in Minas Gerais. If the plans move forward, Gasmig could be included in the process, as happened in Paraná, where Compagas was acquired by the Cosan group.

What’s at Stake?

The clash over Cemig goes beyond the management model. It involves political issues, such as the relationship between the state government and the Lula government, and the dispute between different visions for solving the fiscal crisis in Minas Gerais. While Zema bets on privatization, the opposition advocates for an alternative path, emphasizing federalization and strengthening public control.

The future of Cemig remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the battle promises new intense chapters in the Legislative Assembly and the national political scene.

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Cemig Privatization Advances: Zema Proposes Controversial Model and Faces Strong Opposition in Minas Gerais

Governor Sends Bills to Legislative Assembly and Proposes Model Similar to Eletrobras and Copel. Opposition Criticizes Privatization Plans for Cemig.

Old Promise, Strengthened Opposition

Opposition Strikes: “Serious Setback” at Cemig

What’s at Stake?

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Cemig Privatization Advances: Zema Proposes Controversial Model and Faces Strong Opposition in Minas Gerais

Governor Sends Bills to Legislative Assembly and Proposes Model Similar to Eletrobras and Copel. Opposition Criticizes Privatization Plans for Cemig.

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Ethiopia has banned gasoline and diesel cars, placed over a hundred silent electric buses on the streets of Addis Ababa, and now aims for half a million electric vehicles by 2030, all powered by Africa’s largest dam and a courage that few countries have shown.

On the coast of China, fishermen received an official reward after finding 10 foreign underwater devices capable of “stealing secrets” in just two years, showing that the silent war for the seabed has already reached the nets of those who rely on fishing.

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