At the meeting, which lasted approximately one hour, the president assured Hugo Motta that he intended to maintain a harmonious relationship with deputies; Tension in Brasília increased after Dino kept R$4.2 billion blocked
The president (PT) met this Friday (27) with (Republicanos-PB), candidate for president of the Chamber of Deputies, at Granja do Torto, in Brasília. The meeting, which lasted approximately one hour, took place at a delicate moment, marked by an impasse related to issues, especially the committee amendments, which are subject to the new decision of the minister, the STF (Supreme Federal Court). Sponsored by Arthur Lira (PP-AL) and with the support of the majority of parties — including Lula’s PT —, Motta is expected to be elected the new leader of the Chamber in February.
Accompanied by the Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, and the government leader in the Chamber, José Guimarães (PT-CE), Lula seeks to mitigate tension among parliamentarians. The climate worsened after Dino’s determination to investigate the amendments and the imposition of new transparency rules for the release of R$4.2 billion in commission amendments, the deadline for which expires next Tuesday (31).
During the meeting, the president assured Motta that the government intends to maintain a harmonious relationship with the Chamber in the next legislature. Lula was open to collaborating in resolving the impasse surrounding the amendments, demonstrating an interest in avoiding a worsening of the political situation. Behind the scenes, there is speculation about possible retaliation from the Legislature to the Judiciary from February onwards, when parliamentary activities will resume. This expectation reflects the growing tension between the two Powers, which could impact the country’s political dynamics in the coming months.
Published by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the help of AI
