ENTRE O INTERESSE E A JUSTIÇA: A VALORAÇÃO DO LOBBY NA DINÂMICA LEGISLATIVA BRASILEIRA

This article addresses the valuation of lobbying practices in the context of Brazilian legislative dynamics, analyzing it as an instrument for representing interests in representative democracies. The study examines the lack of specific regulation for this activity in Brazil, a situation that perpetuates ambiguities between the legitimate advocacy of interests and illicit practices that undermine transparency and fairness in the legislative process. The research adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on a literature review. The study concludes that regulating lobbying, with mechanisms ensuring transparency and oversight, has the potential to strengthen pluralism and citizen participation, promoting a more inclusive and legitimate legislative process. Negative impacts of the lack of regulation were identified, such as the marginalization of the practice and the promotion of unethical behaviors that compromise the credibility of democratic institutions. Furthermore, the institutionalization of normative parameters can help reduce power asymmetries among interest groups, fostering greater balance in access to legislative decisions. Finally, the article suggests the creation of a specific regulatory framework and encourages further studies to deepen the understanding of lobbying’s influence on Brazilian democracy.