Material, which was released on December 1st, was seen as a possible criticism of the package of budget cuts proposed by the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, which affects military pensions
decided to remove a video that honored Sailor’s Day from its digital platforms, after receiving criticism from the president and the Minister of Defense, . The material, which was released on December 1st, was seen as a possible criticism of the package of budget cuts proposed by the Minister of Finance, which affects military pensions. In the video, released on December 1st, images of sailors in training and operations were contrasted with leisure scenes, such as beaches and parties.
At the end, a sailor looked at the camera and said: “Privileges? Come to the Navy.” The post was widely criticized by ministers, who considered it inappropriate and politicized, especially as it was published shortly after a meeting between the president and military commanders at Palácio da Alvorada. Behind the scenes, ministers classified the material as a “disaster” and “a shot in the foot”. The Navy denied that the video contained criticism of the cost-cutting package.
“The advertising piece is not intended to direct any criticism at the set of measures related to the fiscal adjustment currently under discussion”, said the Navy note sent to Estadão. “Its intention is to highlight and recognize the constant sacrifice of sailors and marines, who work tirelessly for the Defense of the Homeland and national development, essential activities so that society in general can enjoy a more prosperous and safe life”, says the text .
On November 30, just one day before the release of the video, Lula received the Minister of Defense and commanders of the Army, Air Force and Navy, including Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, at the Palácio do Planalto. The meeting at Palácio da Alvorada with the president discussed a more flexible “transition rule” for military pensions, affected by Haddad’s fiscal adjustment package, which seeks to save R$70 billion in two years.
The measures include a minimum reserve age of 55, the end of the pension for heirs, a 3.5% contribution to the Health Fund and a restriction on pensions for dependents of expelled soldiers. However, the Armed Forces particularly contest the increase in age. minimum, arguing that their functions differ from those of civilians.
*Report produced with the help of AI and Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Fernando Dias
