President described the country in 2023 as ‘semi -district’, citing the absence of ministries such as culture and work as a result of ‘purposeful destruction’
The president (PT) made an analogy between the devastation in and the situation of Brazil after the management of Jair Bolsonaro. In an interview with Racional MC’s rapper Podcast Mano to Mano, Lula described the country in 2023 as “semi -decturated”, citing the absence of essential ministries, such as culture and work, as a result of “purposeful destruction” that affected the governmental structure. “I once in a while I look at destruction in the Gaza Strip and imagine Brazil we found,” said the petista.
During the conversation, Lula also addressed the effects of Israeli attacks on Gaza, which resulted in a high number of deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis. He took the opportunity to defend his government, mentioning improvements in some economic indicators, although he recognized the increase in the cost of living faced by the population.
The president also commented on the challenges he faces in his relationship with the. He emphasized the importance of forming political alliances, since his base has only 70 deputies and 9 senators, which makes governability a constant challenge. Lula also referred to the scandal related to improper discounts, recognizing that this can hurt his image, but stressed that his government has promoted investigations into the case.
Regarding the 2026 elections, Lula did not commit to confirming his candidacy, but made it clear that if he decides to run, it will be with the intention of winning. He also mentioned the presence of several opposition names that arise in the political scene, especially in the absence of Bolsonaro, which, in his view, can make the dispute even more fierce.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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