During the inauguration ceremony for the new trauma unit at the Hospital Federal do Andaraí, President Lula took the opportunity to criticize Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, focusing on his role in the hospital's management during the administration of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The occasion marked a significant political moment as Lula highlighted the deterioration of the hospital's conditions, tying it directly to Flávio’s oversight of federal contracts while his father was in office.

Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes, along with the municipal health secretary Daniel Soranz, also echoed these criticisms, pointing out that Flávio's political appointments contributed to a decline in the management of federal hospitals in the city. Paes explicitly mentioned that the contracts and political ties involving Flávio led to operational failures that resulted in a prolonged state of neglect and underperformance at the hospitals, particularly over the last twelve years.

The responses from Flávio Bolsonaro's press team have been notably absent, as they did not provide any comments regarding the allegations made during the event. This lack of response could further intensify the scrutiny on Flávio, especially with the upcoming presidential election, where he aims to position himself as a viable candidate while facing growing criticism related to his past governance roles.