The president (PT) should meet until the weekend with the Minister of Defense, and the heads of. The meeting was requested by the military to discuss budgetary issues.
Forces have, with 91% of this year’s budget for mandatory expenses. For lack of money for fuel, there are planes from (Brazilian Air Force) prevented from flying. Army and Navy live a similar situation, with delayed contract payments.
Mucio and the heads of the forces will ask for reinforcement in the cash to cost military activities. The minister also wants Lula’s support to PEC (proposal for amendment to the Constitution) which establishes a percentage of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as an annual budget of the defense.
Commanders (Army), (Navy) and (Aeronautics) prepare a presentation for Lula about the financial situation of each of the forces.
The meeting is expected to be the beginning of government discussions about a possible increase in the forces budget in the second half. In the evaluation of the military summit, Lula has been willing to solve budget problems, but the agenda is not a priority and has not advanced in the Planalto Palace.
With the expected meeting for the extended holiday, Mucio and the commanders had to postpone commitments and trips to stay in Brasilia waiting for Lula’s call. The meeting is expected to take place on Friday (2), still without confirmation.
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