The head of the Sports department stated that he had ‘made a mistake’ by voting for Bolsonaro in 2022 and said he was willing to ‘fight and help’ the president to be re-elected in 2026
Last Monday (6), the Minister of Sports, defied pressure from his party, the to leave the . Fufuca denied having a deadline to leave office and announced unrestricted support for the president’s re-election. In an audio sent to Jovem Pan News, the minister revealed that he was questioned by the president of the PP, senator Ciro Nogueira, about his willingness to leave the government at the request of the president of the federation, Antônio Rueda.
Fufuca’s response was definitive: “I said no and my soul is free to help Brazil and the Lula government with whatever is needed”. The decision to remain in and support for Lula’s re-election aim to guarantee the president’s support for his candidacy for the Senate for Maranhão in 2026.
Fufuca stated that the PP of Maranhão “is closed with the re-election of President Lula” and that his candidacy will be made alongside the head of the Executive. The minister’s attitude represents a challenge to the Progressive party order. “President, it is an honor to collaborate with your government. It is an honor to know that I am part of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s minister”, said Fufuca.
*With information from André Anelli
*Report produced with the help of AI
