Madonna: deputies approve motion to repudiate concert in RJ

Deputies of Social Security, Social Assistance, Childhood, Adolescence and Family Commission from the Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday (22) a motion to repudiate the show Madonna at the Rio de Janeiro. With no practical effect, the measure symbolizes the group’s dissatisfaction with the content of the presentation, considered offensive to the “moral principles of the majority of the Brazilian population”.

Who signed the motion?

The proposal was signed by deputies Allan Garcês (PP-MA), Chris Tonietto (PL-RJ), Clarissa Tércio (PP-PE), Cristiane Lopes (União-RO) It is Julia Zanatta (PL-SC). The only opposition was from Sâmia Bomfim (PSOL-SP).

Mention of Anitta, Pabllo Vittar and politicians

The Chamber of Deputies committee also included the participation of singers Anita It is Pablo Vittar on the show, as well as mentions of Mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD) and the governor Cláudio Castro (PL) in the motion to repudiate.

What does the motion of repudiation say?

The text of the note points to the “erotic character” and “pornographic inspiration” of the presentation, and calls for a “minimum standard of decency necessary for harmonious social coexistence”. Read the excerpt below:

“The erotic and pornographic-inspired character of his choreographies – which simulated sexual positions and real orgies on stage -, in addition to making them inappropriate for the younger audience of the performance – which was broadcast on national television, being followed by millions of Brazilians from all ages, including children -, seriously offends the moral principles of the majority of the Brazilian population, and even the minimum standard of decency necessary for harmonious social coexistence.”

Madonna in Rio de Janeiro

Madonna brought together 1.6 million people in a free performance on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, on May 4th. The show marked the end of the The Celebration Tour, the tour celebrating 40 years of the singer’s career. The event, held with sponsorship between the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, the state of Rio de Janeiro and private companies, had a return of more than R$300 million, according to a balance released by the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro.