Considered a symbol of civility in politics, the Brazilian entourage that traveled to Pope John Paul 2nd funeral, 20 years ago
In 2005, in his first government, Lula, to accompany him on the official government plane for the ceremony.
In Rome, they met with Itamar Franco, another former president, who served as ambassador in the European country. The only former vault of the Planalto Palace that did not receive an invitation was Fernando Collor.
At the time, FHC, above all, was a great critic of the petista government. Lula, however, preached conciliation.
“This shows that in Brazil we are doing politics in a civilized, mature way. We may have disagreements, but we are all interested that Brazil grows, generating wealth and that this wealth is distributed,” he said.
Today, political polarization makes the repetition of the scene virtually unfeasible. Lula has no relations with Jair Bolsonaro, the main opposition leader, and Michel Temer, whom he accuses “
In addition, FHC withdrew from public life. Probably just Sarney and Dilma would accept similar invitation.
Lula should attend Francisco’s funeral, but has not officially announced his presence.
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