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Politicians and members of the judiciary believe that Bolsonaro has weakened and that the break between him and Mandetta is irreversible.

The interview given by Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta, announcing that he will remain in his post, demonstrated the irreversible break between him and Bolsonaro. In the opinion of members of the Judiciary and the Legislature, Bolsonaro's weakening position became evident.

Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Henrique Mandetta (Photo: ADRIANO MACHADO/REUTERS)

247 - Luiz Henrique Mandetta's interview, held this Monday evening (6) at the Ministry of Justice headquarters, sealed Bolsonaro's disrepute as head of the Executive Branch and revealed his political defeat. 

Mandetta orchestrated a scenario and outlined a plan to reinforce his political support and highlight Bolsonaro's failure in his attempt to remove him from office.  

There was no shortage of expressions of support from representatives of various organizations, as well as thanks to the press and the ministry's staff. 

O Dashboard The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper highlights that members of the Judiciary observed that Bolsonaro's demoralization became even more evident when Mandetta once again had to dismiss the use of chloroquine before scientific proof was provided. 

In parliamentary circles, the rift between Bolsonaro and Mandetta is irreversible. According to the column, the Health Ministry's decision to ease isolation measures starting April 13th may, at best, lessen some of the confrontation between the head of the Executive branch and the minister.