Former PT president replaces Alexandre Padilha, displaced to the Ministry of Health; She has already held the role of Minister of the Civil House during the government of Dilma Rousseff
President Lula announced the appointment of Gleisi Hoffmann to the position of Minister of the Secretariat of Institutional Relations, replacing Alexandre Padilha. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for March 10. Lula’s decision generated mixed reactions, especially among the parties of the centrão, who expressed concerns about Gleisi’s ability to dialogue with centrist subtitles.
Gleisi Hoffmann, who has already held the role of Minister of the Civil House during the government of Dilma Rousseff, recently stood out by criticizing a project approved at the United States Congress. This project aims to block the entrance of Minister Alexandre de Moraes in the country, and Gleisi classified the pocket articulation as a “crime of lightweight”.
The change in ministry occurs in a moment of restructuring, which is the second change in less than a week. The first was the departure of Nísia Trindade from the Ministry of Health, which indicates a period of significant transitions in the Lula team. The new minister will have the challenge of strengthening government relations with the parties that make up the allied base.
Gleisi Hoffmann’s choice also raises questions about political dynamics in Brazil, especially in a scenario where political articulation is crucial to governability. Gleisi’s ability to establish connections with different parties will be closely observed, given the context of political tensions that the country currently faces.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
