União Brasil leader denied an invitation to assume Ministry of Communications; The vice president said deputy “works in favor of government and Brazil”
The vice president (PSB) said he respects the decision of the deputy (União Brasil-MA) of. Alckmin argued that the leader of the House of Representatives “contributes to the government”By staying in the low house.
“We respect your decision. He made this decision because of defending the government itself. He contributes to the government, works in favor of the government and Brazil. Is the leader of União Brasil, received the invitation and understood that it was better to stay in the lead of the party helping the country and the government also”Said Alckmin, in an interview with Radio Itatiaia granted this Wednesday (23.br.2025).
The vice president also stressed the fact that Pedro Lucas was part of the UNION Brazil wing that is favorable to the government of the president (PT).
“The parties are not unanimous, most of them, and he defends support to President Lula, to President Lula’s government. União Brasil is already part of the government, has other ministries in the governmentAlckmin added, denying that the refusal caused any kind of embarrassment to the government.
Pedro Lucas announced the refusal to the invitation released on the night of Thursday (22.abr). The Union Brazil leader in the House said he could contribute more to the country and the government by staying at the post. The decision, however, exposes the difficulties that the executive has to negotiate with Congress.
“I am the leader of a plural party, with a diverse and committed bench with Brazil. I am fully convinced that, at this moment, I can contribute more to the country and the government itself in the function I hold in the House of Representatives. Leadership allows me to dialogue with different political forces, build consensus and assist in the formation of majorities in important agendas for the development of Brazil“, These.
The deputy, however, did not say whether União Brasil will appoint a new name for the ministry. While the refusal was still a possibility, the Planalto already showed dissatisfaction with the party’s stance. Minister Gleisi Hoffmann (Institutional Relations) held a meeting with allied base leaders early evening, even before the decision was announced to discuss the situation of União Brasil in the government. Some executive members argue that the ministry is now negotiated with another acronym.
Pedro Lucas’s decision was announced after a deputy meeting with the president of the subtitle, Antonio Rueda. The 2 had already talked in the early afternoon. In a note, the deputy apologized to Lula “for not being able to meet”To the invitation.
“My most sincere excuses to President Lula for not being able to meet this invitation. I receive your gesture with gratitude and reaffirm my willingness to institutional dialogue, always in favor of Brazil ”he said, in the note.
Pedro Lucas had been announced as Minister of Gleisi Communications 12 days ago on April 10. The statement was made after both had met with Lula at the Dawn Palace. The president of the Senate, (Brazil-AP Union), also participated.
The deputy had been nominated by União Brasil to replace (Brazil-MA Union), who resigned from the Ministry because of the complaint of the PGR (Attorney General’s Office) against him, for misappropriation of parliamentary amendments.
Pedro Lucas, more linked to the ruling wing of União Brasil, was pleased with the nomination, but, in the face of internal pressure, issued a note 1 day after Gleisi’s announcement saying that he would make the decision after hearing the party bench.
