Lula Government
Sidônio Palmeira, head of the Secretariat of Social Communication (Secom), plans to stay in office until the end of Lula's term and appoint his partner for the re-election campaign. Political scientists warn that this does not eliminate the risk of using public resources for electoral purposes. The change aims to separate the president from the candidate but raises concerns about conflicts of interest.
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President Lula asked Secom minister Sidônio Palmeira to remain in office until the end of the term, avoiding his departure to lead the 2026 reelection campaign. Instead, Lula plans to hire Raul Rabelo, the minister's former partner, to handle campaign marketing. This move bolsters Sidônio's influence over government and PT communications.
Minister Guilherme Boulos launched the Governo na Rua initiative on Saturday to broaden dialogue between the Lula government and the country's peripheral communities. The event took place in the Campo Limpo region of São Paulo, where Boulos criticized right-wing governors for their public security approaches. The action aims to strengthen ties with social movements one year before the 2026 elections.