Deputies highlight the inflexible posture of the petista, which could aggravate the difficulties of the government in the political articulation; Mayor was warned by Lula of the decision
The appointment of to the Secretariat of Institutional Relations by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) generated a strong reaction of the opposition in. Opposition deputies expressed concern about the choice, highlighting the inflexible stance of the petista, which could aggravate the government’s difficulties in the political articulation. Representative Sílvia Waiãpi (PL-AP) recalled that the government already faces challenges to approve guidelines and keep allies, and that Hoffmann’s appointment can increase tension with Congress. The deputy (PL-RS) was even more incisive, stating that the choice demonstrates a contempt for dialogue and governability.
The appointment also reverberated in the financial market ,. The president of the House of Representatives, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), said he had received a call from informing about Hoffmann’s nomination, wishing him success in the new function. However, opposition continues to criticize the decision, with Deputy Rodrigo Valadares (Union) warning that the appointment can accelerate a political crisis. He pointed out that the attempt to centralize political articulation with Hoffmann can result in an isolation similar to that faced by Dilma Rousseff.
Political analysts also expressed skepticism about Gleisi Hoffmann’s ability to adopt a more centrist stance. Despite its approximation with Centrão in recent years, its reputation for extreme positions and criticism of Congress can make it difficult to build bridges necessary for effective political articulation. Hoffmann’s appointment is seen as part of Lula’s political repositioning, which seeks to prepare for the 2026 elections, but faces the challenge of balancing political popularity with the need for effective results.
*With information from Bruno Pinheiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
