“From time to time we make a mistake,” says Lula about the choice of ministers

On the eve of the long-awaited ministerial reform, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday (21) in Itaguaí (RJ), that “from time to time” is wrong in the choice of ministers, but most of the time, most of the time, Hit by selecting “quality” names.

The statement took place during an event alongside port and airport minister Silvio Costa Filho and came amid growing speculation on changes in the first level of the government.

“From time to time we make a mistake, but most of the time we get it right and choose a quality minister,” said Lula, praising Costa Filho. “A Pernambuco boy who has given a show at his work. It only works to make things happen. ”

Despite the rumors, the president has avoided confirming changes in his team. On Wednesday (19), he stressed that any ministerial reform is a personal decision.

“I change when I want. Just as I invited who I wanted, I take anyone, when I want to. It’s simple, without any problem, ”he said.

HEALTH CHANGES

Behind the scenes, the departure of the Minister of Health, Nísia Trindade, is seen as practically certain by petistas of different currents. The current Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, is one of those listed to replace it. The exchange would meet a demand from the center, which presses for more space in the government and wants to indicate a proper name for the command of the political articulation.

Another change considered imminent is the entry of the PT president, Gleisi Hoffmann, at the General Secretariat of the Presidency, in place of Márcio Macêdo. The movement would reinforce the party’s presence in the Esplanade of Ministries and pave the way for the PT’s internal succession, as Gleisi should leave the command of the acronym.

There is no official date for the announcement of the ministerial reform, but the president’s assistants believe the changes will be confirmed in the coming weeks.