Reginaldo Lopes, a leading member of the PT in Minas Gerais, stated that the party does not have any opposition to Senator Rodrigo Pacheco's potential affiliation with the center-right União Brasil as long as he supports President Lula. Lopes emphasizes that the key concern for the PT is ensuring Pacheco's support for Lula, which is considered beyond party affiliation. The political context suggests that Lopes is trying to maintain a united front within the party while acknowledging Pacheco's possible shift in party allegiance.

Lopes pointed out that while Pacheco has been hesitant to join the electoral race in Minas Gerais, he has shown recent signals indicating a willingness to participate. By supporting Pacheco, the PT aims to leverage Pacheco's visibility and influence to bolster Lula's presence in Minas Gerais, Brazil's second-most populous state. Lopes’s comments reflect the PT's strategic focus on forming alliances that could strengthen their hold in key regions ahead of upcoming elections.

The dynamics within the União Brasil party appear to be another layer of complexity in this scenario, as Lopes noted the party's internal issues, particularly after it broke ties with the government last year. The PT's approach suggests a pragmatic strategy to navigate potential challenges, and if Pacheco successfully aligns with Lula, it may significantly impact the electoral landscape in Minas Gerais and beyond.