Former Minister of the Civil House has already held the position of federal deputy between 1999 and 2005, but had his mandate revoked in 2005 due to the scandal of the monthly
The former minister of the Civil House, celebrated his 79th birthday in São Paulo, where he announced that he received an invitation from the president (PT) To apply for federal deputy in the 2026 elections. The statement was made during a press conference, where he was accompanied by supporters of. Dirceu expressed that he will consider the proposal of candidacy, emphasizing the relevance of the electoral process as a way of supporting Lula and facing the challenges that Brazil currently faces. He has already held the position of federal deputy between 1999 and 2005, but was revoked in 2005 due to the scandal of the monthly. In 2013, he was arrested and convicted by the Federal Supreme Court, but his convictions were later annulled.
Dirceu’s birthday party included a feijoada menu, with a cost of $ 10 per dish, and the expectation was to raise about $ 10,000 with the event. The celebration was marked as a moment of reflection on its trajectory in the defense of democracy and social rights in Brazil. The event was attended by several deputies and political allies. The possibility of Dirceu returning to active politics generates discussions about his legacy and the implications of his candidacy in a transformation political scenario.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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