Celso Sabino could be expelled from União Brasil if he remains in the government.
Following an ultimatum, the Brazilian government is pressuring the minister and is considering expelling him if he remains in the federal government.
247 - The national leadership of União Brasil is openly discussing the expulsion of the Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino (PA), should he decide to remain in the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). The party rules out any possibility of a temporary leave of absence or partial tenure in the position.
According to the journalist's column Isabel MegaAccording to CNN Brazil, the internal climate is one of pressure: if Sabino remains in the Ministry of Tourism, he will no longer have a place in the party. The decision could be brought forward to before COP-30, scheduled for November, or even by April 2026, when the deadline for resigning from incompatible positions expires.
The Brazilian government is pressuring Sabino for an immediate decision.
The minister finds himself in a bind. As head of Tourism, he has access to a strategic political showcase in his state, Pará, especially with the preparation for COP-30, a climate event of international importance. Within the Union, however, the perception is that Sabino has been trying to buy time to remain in office, demonstrating increasing alignment with President Lula.
Political impasse exposes risk of expulsion.
Tensions increased after Sabino was seen at official events wearing symbols of the federal government, including during the September 7th celebrations. For leaders of União Brasil, these gestures made it clear that the minister had already made his choice.
This Friday (19), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) will meet with the Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, at the Palácio da Alvorada. The meeting takes place after União Brasil determined to hand over all the positions it holds in the government within 24 hours.
Second The GlobeThe meeting will be crucial in determining whether Sabino will remain in charge of Tourism. The minister plays a central role in the preparations for COP 30, which will take place in November in Belém, and has already expressed interest in remaining in the government.
