Celso Sabino, who was expelled from União Brasil in late 2022, stated that a significant portion of his former party is aligning with President Lula's government. He highlighted the recent departure of Ronaldo Caiado from the party and discussed the upcoming elections, where both Lula and Sabino himself are candidates. Sabino mentioned that he had been vocal about the party's trajectory towards supporting Lula, despite his own expulsion, which occurred due to his refusal to step down from his ministerial position against the party's directive to break with the government.

The backdrop of this political realignment suggests a complex relationship between União Brasil and Lula's administration. Following his removal as a minister, Sabino left his position to accommodate political dynamics, particularly to support the son of a deputy from União Brasil, indicating efforts to strengthen ties between the party and the government. This also signifies a shift in political strategy for União Brasil as it navigates its role in the upcoming electoral landscape.

Additionally, discussions between the leadership of União Brasil and the Progressive Party (PP) indicate a potential formation of alliances that could influence the elections significantly. There are ongoing negotiations to bring Senator Rodrigo Pacheco into União Brasil, a move that could further enhance the party's political capital as they prepare to contend for state government positions. These developments illustrate how the party is adjusting its strategies in response to changing political currents in Brazil.