Lula campaign faces scrutiny over inner circle changes

Journalist Ricardo Noblat has raised concerns regarding President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection campaign, noting a shift in the political circle surrounding the president. Noblat suggests that the current inner circle is more “aulic,” meaning advisors are less likely to challenge the president or provide uncomfortable diagnoses compared to the more politically independent figures of his 2002 administration.

Additionally, the journalist highlights the influence of First Lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, in participating in political discussions.

In other news, the Romi company is approaching its 100th anniversary, marking 70 years since the production of the Romi-Isetta, the first mass-produced automobile in Brazil. The vehicle was an adaptation of an Italian design intended for urban use.

In sports, Vasco da Gama secured the title of the Women’s Série A2 Brazilian Championship. The final match at São Januário drew 8,004 spectators, representing the largest attendance for women’s football in Brazil in 2026 to date.

In culture, several Brazilian films based on theatrical plays were highlighted to celebrate National Theater Day, including the 1962 Palme d'Or winner ‘O Pagador de Promessas’.