In private conversations, supporters of the government believe that the Palácio do Planalto should “turn its back” on the parliamentarian, who is vice-president of the government in the Senate. This is because Lula wants to distance himself from the people involved in the INSS scandal.
Another perception is that upon returning from recess, if the INSS CPMI directs the artillery towards Planalto, Rocha will pay the price. Including the fact that the operation targeted people close to Lulinha, son of the President of the Republic, such as businesswoman Roberta Luchsinger, as revealed by journalist Tácio Lorran.
Lula’s program is contested almost head-on in Maranhão, where the PT member obtained more than 70% of the valid votes in 2026.
Candidates for state Senate next year include André Fufuca, Eliziane Gama, Carlos Brandão, Roseana Sarney and Pedro Lucas, as well as Weverton Rocha himself.
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