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Lula's meeting with the president of the Chamber: 'opening of dialogue'

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President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met this Wednesday morning (9) with the president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP-AL). Lula spent less than two hours at Lira's official residence in a conversation that was classified as an "opening of dialogue" with the leader of the Chamber - a former supporter of Jair Bolsonaro. Lira, who intends to remain in office and maintain control of the House's voting agenda.

Federal deputy José Guimarães (PT-CE) stated that the meeting had a “very good, friendly” tone. PT deputies participated in the first meeting between Lula and Lira, after the elections. “Great meeting. It was a protocol meeting”, said Guimarães upon leaving the meeting. “Opening dialogue in the search for understanding with the country and voting on matters.”

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The president-elect and the PT have discussed ways to finance Auxílio Brasil – which will once again be called Bolsa Família – of R$600 from January and other expenses of interest to the new government. Centrão had signaled that it supports the measure (PEC), but would require, among other issues, support for Lira's re-election as head of the Chamber.

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During the afternoon, the president-elect has scheduled meetings with the president of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Rosa Weber, and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Alexandre de Moraes.

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