The opposition group within the CPMI investigating the INSS believes that the recent decision to break the banking secrecy of Fábio Luis, the son of President Lula, provides a crucial opportunity to push for an extension of their investigation. According to Senator Eduardo Girão, this influx of data will make it impossible to wrap up the investigation within the initially allotted month, necessitating a prolongation to ensure thorough scrutiny of the significant issues at hand. He emphasizes that transparency will be required as a pressing demand of the Brazilian public.

The debate regarding the extension of the CPMI has become a contentious battleground between government and opposition factions. Opposition members are advocating for a minimum extension of 60 days, which would push the committee's conclusion from late March to late May, coinciding with the upcoming electoral campaign period. Some members are even pushing for an extension of up to 120 days, highlighting the political stakes involved in the investigation and its timing relative to electoral campaigns.

This maneuver by the opposition demonstrates their strategic response to a perceived turning point in the commission, following their success in securing the approval to break secrecy. The approval came amid a chaotic session marked by tension, including instances of aggression, indicating the deep political divisions at play. The outcome of the CPMI and its extension will likely play a critical role in shaping the electoral landscape in Brazil and could have significant implications for the current administration’s standing as they approach the next election.