President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has arrived back in Brasília following a trip to India, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. His agenda includes three main issues that require immediate attention: the future role of Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in the upcoming elections and his alignment with party alliances, preparations for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, and legislative negotiations over Brazil's workweek regulations. These discussions are critical as Lula seeks to solidify his political base.

Haddad, who traveled alongside Lula, is currently under pressure regarding his candidacy in this year's elections. Although he has expressed reluctance to run for office, he is being nudged by his colleagues in the executive branch to consider challenging the current governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas. While Haddad publicly indicates that he prefers to coordinate Lula's re-election campaign, Lula sees potential in Haddad as a formidable candidate for state leadership, casting uncertainty over his immediate political future.

The upcoming conversations in Congress are particularly significant as they revolve around potential changes to the workweek legislation, which could impact labor conditions across the country. Lula's ability to navigate these negotiations while managing his team's dynamics and upcoming meetings with international leaders will be crucial in maintaining stability and support within his government as the electoral season approaches.