Lula proposes political reform and changes to STF judicial appointments

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has proposed several major structural reforms in Brazil amid the 2026 election cycle. He advocates for a comprehensive political reform to reduce polarization and address what he described as 'generalized promiscuity' in the current system. Key proposals include the abolition of the Special Campaign Financing Fund (FEFC) and a reduction in the power of the National Congress, which currently controls approximately 50% of the Union's budget.

Regarding the judiciary, Lula suggested changing the criteria for appointing Supreme Federal Court (STF) ministers. He proposed creating a collegiate body involving civil society, legal entities, and business sectors to evaluate nominees, rather than leaving the decision solely to the President. This comes amid scrutiny regarding the credibility of the Court following investigations into communications between banker Daniel Vorcaro and STF justices.

On economic matters, Lula stated that while Brazil's rising public debt is a concern, it is not a cause for 'panic' due to the country's US$ 370 billion in international reserves. He committed to efforts to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio without cutting essential social spending or minimum wage increases. Additionally, he proposed a new strategy to combat organized crime by targeting the financial networks of criminal factions.

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Alexandre de Moraes · Brazil · Central Bank of Brazil · Daniel Vorcaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Missão · National Congress of Brazil · Renan Santos · Supreme Federal Court · Workers' Party

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[● 11 SOURCES] The president advocates for the abolition of the Special Campaign Financing Fund (FEFC). imprensapublica.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.infomoney.com.br · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The president suggested creating a collegiate body involving civil society to evaluate Supreme Federal Court (STF) nominees. contilnetnoticias.com.br · www.brasil247.com · blogdomagno.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The president intends to reduce the public debt relative to the GDP. valor.globo.com · www.dgabc.com.br · www.correiodamanhacanada.com
[● 10 SOURCES] The current political model in Brazil is characterized by generalized promiscuity. 98fmnatal.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · blogdomagno.com.br
[● 10 SOURCES] The National Congress currently holds 50% of the Union's budget. 98fmnatal.com.br · valor.globo.com · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Brazil's international reserves total US$ 370 billion. www.dgabc.com.br · www.correiodamanhacanada.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lula proposed a new strategy to combat organized crime by targeting the financial power of criminal factions. imprensapublica.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br