Lira tells Lula that he will help with governability and shows support for the Transition Amendment.
In contrast, the president-elect told Lira that the election for Speaker of the House is an internal matter for Congress and he will not interfere.
247 - "The conversation between the president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), and the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), was very positive," he reported. CNN Brazil Federal deputy Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG).
According to the congressman, Lira made himself available to help with the new administration's governance. "Both demonstrated a collaborative spirit. President Lula said he wants to tackle hunger, rebuild Brazil, and return the country to normal. Lira made himself available to help with the Lula administration's governance."
The Speaker of the House reportedly also declared his support for the approval of the Transition Amendment, which aims to create extra space in the 2023 Federal Budget to fund the payment of the R$600 Brazil Aid – or Bolsa Família. “He said he considers the Transition Amendment legitimate because all the candidates defended the R$600 Brazil Aid during the campaign. He said he prefers the Amendment.”
In contrast, Lula told Lira that he does not intend to interfere in the election for president of the Chamber of Deputies. The current president plans to seek re-election. "He did not elaborate on the succession at the Board. Lula said that the issue of the Board is an internal matter for the House."
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