Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Agribusiness seeks ministry posts in a possible Flávio Bolsonaro government
Brazil’s presidential runoff is still under way, but agribusiness is lobbying for posts in a possible Bolsonaro government.
The sector wants influence not only in the Agriculture Ministry but also in the Environment and Mines and Energy ministries, which it says affect its interests.
Federal deputy Pedro Lupion is seen as a leading contender for the agriculture post, while other names are also being discussed.
For the Environment Ministry, possible choices include deputy Zé Vitor and former ministers Joaquim Leite and Ricardo Salles; former Mato Grosso governor Mauro Mendes is among those considered for energy.
The proposed appointments are part of wider political bargaining, including discussions about Senate roles and leadership.
The article says the Liberal Party may seek the Senate presidency, while Senator Tereza Cristina is being considered for either a cabinet role or a Senate position.
No appointments are settled, and the discussions depend on Flávio Bolsonaro winning the election.
Agribusiness representatives are seeking appointments in several ministries in a possible government led by Flávio Bolsonaro.
The sector is lobbying for positions not only in the Agriculture Ministry but also in the Environment and Mines and Energy ministries.
Federal deputy Pedro Lupion is described as the favorite for the Agriculture Ministry.
Other names discussed for posts include Mauro Mendes, Zé Vitor, Joaquim Leite and Ricardo Salles.
The article says some agribusiness leaders also see Senator Tereza Cristina as a possible minister, while others want her involved in Senate leadership plans.
- Who
- Agribusiness representatives and political leaders are seeking ministry posts in a possible Flávio Bolsonaro government.
- What
- They are promoting candidates for the Agriculture, Environment, and Mines and Energy ministries.
- When
- During the final stretch of the presidential election’s second round.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Agribusiness leaders say the Environment and Mines and Energy ministries interact with the sector, and argue that it needs someone to talk to in the Environment Ministry.
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- Agriculture Ministry favorite
- Pedro Lupion, president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front
- Ministries sought
- Agriculture; Environment; Mines and Energy
- Mines and Energy candidate
- Mauro Mendes, senator-elect from Mato Grosso
- Environment candidates
- Zé Vitor, Joaquim Leite and Ricardo Salles
- Senate party strength
- The PL elected 19 senators and is expected to begin the next legislature with 28 members