A Brazilian lower-house committee has approved a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16. This decision is the first step in a legislative process that could lead to significant changes in the country's justice system.

<p> <img alt="The initiative resurfaces in an election year, with general elections in October. President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva opposes the measure, while the right is championing it" height="80" src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110444/100x80/bra.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0 12px 6px 0; border: 1px solid #333;" width="100" /> The Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJ) of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Wednesday, by ...