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Lula criticizes Temer and Zema during Minas Gerais campaign visit
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva conducted several political activities across Brazil. In Minas Gerais, during a visit to Governador Valadares, Lula defended former governor Fernando Pimentel. He attributed the state's financial crisis to the Michel Temer administration, noting that the debt reached R$ 179 billion. Lula also criticized current governor Romeu Zema, claiming Zema failed to pay the federal government regarding the state debt.
In Rio Grande do Norte, candidate Cadu de Lula held a rally alongside leaders Fernando Mineiro and Divaneide Basílio. The event focused on mobilizing social movements and ensuring the continuity of the current administration's political project.
In Teresina, Piauí, politician Dr. Vinicius held a political meeting in the Dirceu district, highlighting the 'Projeto Viver' initiative, which he stated has served over 6,000 children.
Entities
Cadu de Lula · Fernando Pimentel · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Minas Gerais · Romeu Zema
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The debt of Minas Gerais was R$ 179 billion during Pimentel's administration.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lula claimed Romeu Zema did not pay any amount to the Federal Government regarding the state debt.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lula blamed Michel Temer for the financial crisis in Minas Gerais during Fernando Pimentel's governorship.