Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Allies seek cabinet posts as Flávio Bolsonaro considers naming ministers early
Flávio Bolsonaro’s first-round lead over Lula has prompted allies to discuss jobs in a possible government.
The discussions are taking place in Brazil, where Flávio is running for president for the Liberal Party.
Centrist and right-wing parties are seeking cabinet posts, and Flávio has signalled he may share power with allies.
Republicanos discussed the possibility of naming two ministers, while União Brasil and Progressistas have each sought two positions.
Flávio has said the rural caucus will choose the agriculture minister, and he has floated doctor Claudio Lottenberg for health minister, though both choices face resistance from some groups.
Allies want government posts in return for congressional support, which could help a president pass legislation, including constitutional changes.
Flávio is considering naming two or three ministers before the runoff, but the sources do not say whether or when he will do so.
Flávio Bolsonaro is considering announcing two or three ministers before the presidential election’s second round, while allied parties seek posts in a possible government.
The support of centrist parties has prompted competition over nominations even before the final election result.
Flávio has signaled he would share power with allied parties, which are seeking ministries and other positions.
The Republicanos discussed seeking two ministries, while União Brasil and PP have each discussed seeking two.
Flávio has said the Agriculture Ministry would be chosen by the ruralist caucus and has named physician Claudio Lottenberg as a possible Health minister.
- Who
- Flávio Bolsonaro and allied parties, including Republicanos, União Brasil and PP.
- What
- Allies are seeking posts in a possible government as Flávio considers naming two or three ministers before the second round.
- When
- Before the second round of the presidential election; Flávio is considering announcing ministers before then.
- Where
- Brasília.
- Why
- Flávio seeks to signal a more technical team, while allied parties seek influence and positions in a possible government.
Allied parties seeking posts
PL wing urging caution
Power-sharing
Allied parties seeking posts
Allied parties are seeking ministerial nominations and other positions in a possible government.
PL wing urging caution
A wing of the PL is urging caution about early government arrangements.
Timing
Allied parties seeking posts
Flávio is considering announcing ministers before the second round.
PL wing urging caution
The PL cautious wing argues for restraint, though the article does not specify its preferred timing.
Flávio received support from the ruralist group and promised that the Agriculture Minister would be chosen by its caucus.
Centrist and right-wing leaders began treating the period as a kind of transition government.
Flávio met with Republicanos, where the possibility of the party naming two ministers was discussed.
- Early appointments
- Flávio is considering announcing two or three ministers before the second round
- Republicanos
- Discussed the possibility of naming two ministers
- União Brasil and PP
- Each have discussed seeking two ministries
- Agriculture Ministry
- Flávio promised the ruralist caucus would choose the minister
- Possible Health minister
- Claudio Lottenberg, president on leave of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
- Potential Foreign Affairs role
- Senator Teresa Cristina has indicated interest in taking or influencing the ministry
Sources
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