Sabino says it would be a "great act of cowardice" to leave the government.

247 - The Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino (União Brasil), said this Friday (October 10th) that abandoning his post in the federal government would be a "great act of cowardice," especially considering the current context of the country and the important events that are to come. During a panel at the Esfera Forum in Belém, his hometown and electoral stronghold, Sabino justified his decision to remain at the head of the ministry, despite pressure from leaders of his party to leave the position. The information is from [source missing]. Metropolis.

"It would be a great irresponsibility for any public figure, at this moment in Brazil, in tourism in Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and, especially, here in the state of Pará. It would be a great act of cowardice if I abandoned the ministry at this moment," said Sabino. The minister stressed the importance of assuming public responsibilities, especially during critical periods for the development of the country and its tourism infrastructure. "Public figures need to have the courage to do what needs to be done," he added.

Sabino, who has faced a series of challenges within his own party, decided to remain in office even after pressure from União Brasil for him to leave the ministry. As a result of his stance, the party decided to remove him from his party duties and initiated expulsion proceedings against the minister.

Sabino's continued leadership of the Ministry of Tourism is also seen as crucial to the success of preparations for COP30. According to him, the federal government has invested significantly in Belém's infrastructure, including expanding the hotel network, to ensure the city is ready to host the international leaders participating in the climate event.