Alcolumbre tells Lula's allies that he will analyze the request to annul the secrecy break of Lulinha
The President of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, indicated that he will review a request to annul the secrecy break involving Lulinha, the son of President Lula, after allegations of fraud in the voting process made by government allies.
Davi Alcolumbre, the President of the Brazilian Senate, has informed allies of President Lula that he will consider a request to annul the recent decision to break the secrecy regarding Lulinha, the President's son. This move comes after a vote by the INSS CPI (parliamentary inquiry commission) approved the break of secrecy, which has sparked controversy among government lawmakers who claim that the process was flawed due to alleged vote fraud.
Following the vote approving the secrecy break, several parliamentarians from Lula's government gathered at Alcolumbre's official residence seeking to challenge the decision. They argue that there was an irregularity in the counting of votes, prompting Alcolumbre to advise them to formally file a contestation with the Senate Presidency and provide supportive evidence, which includes images, photos, and videos. This underscores the tensions within the ruling coalition regarding oversight and accountability issues.
Alcolumbre has indicated that, upon reviewing the evidence presented, he will make a determination based on the Senate's internal rules. If he finds merit in the claims, all approvals derived from the controversial session could potentially be annulled, which would carry significant political implications for the administration and its interactions with the Senate as it seeks to manage allegations of impropriety and maintain legislative stability.