Clash between Castro and Lula over security brings forward 2026

Public security in Rio de Janeiro becomes the stage for a clash anticipated for 2026 between Governor Cláudio Castro and President Lula, after a mega-operation that increased the governor’s approval and provoked an advertising reaction from the federal government. Meanwhile, the Judiciary remains at the center of decisions and controversies, with tributes to minister Alexandre de Moraes and former minister José Dirceu, and judicial developments involving Eduardo Bolsonaro. At the same time, in political chess, the PSDB articulates a repositioning of the center for the presidential dispute, dialoguing with Ciro Gomes and Michel Temer.

Security in Rio anticipates clash for 2026

Governor Cláudio Castro’s approval rating reached the highest level in three years. The increase occurred after a mega security operation in Rio de Janeiro. The action against organized crime is seen as an anticipated clash for 2026. The political confrontation is between Castro and President Lula’s government. In reaction, the federal government spent R$454,000 on online advertising. The expenditure occurred in the four days following the mega-operation.

Judiciary at the center of decisions and controversies

Minister Alexandre de Moraes, from the STF, will receive a medal of honor. Former minister José Dirceu will also be honored with the same award. Meanwhile, the Public Defender’s Office asked the STF to reject a complaint. The complaint is against federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro. On another front, the MPF denounced a lawyer. He called President Lula an “ex-convict” on social media. A military minister also criticized the president of the STM for his speech about the dictatorship.

Government plans and foreign policy

The Lula government plans to use state-owned resources for construction work. The objective is to revitalize Praça dos Três Poderes via the Rouanet Law. In the international arena, President Lula’s actions were criticized. He would have “zero chance” of being able to broker a peace agreement in Venezuela.

Articulations for the future and tax reform

The PSDB articulates a new position for the political center field. The party seeks to reposition itself for the presidential dispute with Ciro Gomes and Temer. In economics, the creation of a “super court” for tax reform is discussed. The body can speed up decisions, but also make access to justice more expensive.

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