Motta denies acting as a bridge between Lula and Alcolumbre

President of the Chamber defends resumption of dialogue between Planalto and the Senate, but says that presidents of Powers do not need intermediaries

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, (Republicanos-PB), defended this Tuesday (May 26, 2026) the resumption of dialogue between the president (PT) and the president of the National Congress, (União Brasil-AP).

Mota said he had not been contacted by either party, but defended conciliation as he considered it “the best for the country” According to him, he will help in any way possible. When this dialogue will occur and whether it will occur is not up to me“, he said, in an interview with .

I have a good relationship with Alcolumbre and Lula. And I have tried my best to help so that this dialogue can be resumed. We have a President of the Republic who has to talk to the President of Congress despite any problem that has occurred“, he stated.

Lula and Alcolumbre’s relationship was shaken after the PT’s nomination to the Federal Supreme Court. The Senate voted against Messiah on April 29th. In the vote, Messias received 34 votes in favor and 42 against, below the 41 necessary for approval.