President has already approved the nomination of the federal deputy Pedro Lucas to take leadership of the Ministry of Communications; Juscelino Filho left the folder by being denounced by the PF for alleged scheme in amendments
On the morning of Thursday (10), in Brasilia, the President will meet with party representatives To deal with the replacement of the former Minister of Communications, Juscelino Filho. The meeting, which is not yet on the official agenda of Lula, is an important step after the dismissal of which occurred amid complaints in court. The departure of the former minister generated great repercussion, leading to his dismissal. Lula, in turn, stated that União Brasil has the freedom to indicate the successor, and there is already a name into consideration: a federal deputy who accompanied the president in a delegation to Japan.
The president of the Federal Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, also a member of União Brasil, will participate in the discussions. Lula emphasized the importance of removing the former minister so that he can prove his innocence without compromising the operation of the government. From the outset, Lula had signaled that if the complaint was completed, Juscelino Filho’s departure would be the best solution, which actually occurred. The indication of the new communications minister is expected to be made until next Monday, after an understanding between the parties involved.
Behind the scenes, the climate is of divergence within União Brasil about continuity in the government. Some party members question whether it is the right time to appoint a new minister or if it would be more prudent to move away from the government and focus on the 2026 elections. This internal division reflects the complexity of the current political scenario and the need for a strategic decision that could impact the party’s future.
*With information from Bruno Pinheiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
