On the night of October 3, Brazil's Minister of Institutional Relations, Gleisi Hoffmann, reiterated her stance that the Senate's decision to lift the confidentiality of Lula's son, known as Lulinha, was an unjust political maneuver aimed at discrediting the administration. At an event in Brasília, she expressed her regrets regarding the approval of this act by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, emphasizing her ongoing concerns about the motivations behind the CPI's actions.

The dispute unfolded after the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on INSS approved the breaking of confidentiality for Fábio Luís in a decision that sparked outrage among government supporters. They criticized the president of the CPI, Carlos Viana, for declaring a victory on the measure without clear majority support from committee members, alleging procedural irregularities that raised questions about the legitimacy of the proceedings.

As tensions rise within the political landscape, this incident highlights ongoing conflicts between the government and its opponents. Hoffmann's comments reflect broader criticisms of what many perceive as politically motivated attacks against the administration, complicating the already contentious relations between the various branches of Brazil's government and raising concerns over the influence of partisanship in legislative processes.