Janja’s gaffes at the G20 embarrass the Lula government and irritate allies
Controversial speeches at the G20 Social: The first lady, Janja da Silva, generated discomfort in the Lula government with statements during parallel events at the G20 last Saturday (16).
Controversial comments: Janja called the perpetrator of the attack in Brasília a “beast who ended up killing himself” and cursed Elon Musk in English, saying “Fuck you, Elon Musk”.
Negative repercussion: Ministers and government allies considered the speeches inappropriate, highlighting the stance as damaging to the government’s image.
Lula warns against swearing: President Lula reinforced that his allies must avoid insults, mentioning that this is not the first time he has given this guidance.
Attempt to avoid controversies: The government seeks to avoid unnecessary conflicts, especially at a sensitive moment on the international scene, such as the G20.
“Janjapalooza”: Janja’s leading role in the “Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty” event upset ministers, who criticized the “confusion of focus” and the pejorative nickname given to the event.
Difficulty in approaching Janja: Ministers hesitate to alert the first lady about her speeches, fearing reprisals, as Lula is known for defending Janja as an untouchable topic.
Response to the case: Neither the government nor Janja have officially commented on the controversies to date, despite internal and external criticism.
Response against Janja: Elon Musk reacted to the provocations, stating on X that Lula would lose the next election, increasing the international repercussion.
Lula’s support for moderation: At an event alongside Janja, Lula highlighted the importance of maintaining a respectful and offending stance during his administration.
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