The government will meet with food sector representatives to discuss food prices, rumors in Brasilia suggest Haddad could be replaced, and Lula said he has chosen a replacement for Minister Padilha

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 27 Feb 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

In an effort to accelerate a decline in food prices, the government is expected to meet again with the supermarket and food sector to discuss the issue. Chief of Staff Rui Costa (PT) stated that discussions are underway for the meeting to take place next week. Yesterday, rumors emerged about a potential replacement of Fernando Haddad as Finance Minister, but Chief of Staff Rui Costa stated that Haddad has the full support of President Lula and the ministers at the Planalto Palace for all his initiatives. Regarding the Secretariat of Institutional Relations, President Lula stated that he has already chosen the person who will lead the Ministry of Institutional Relations, currently led by Alexandre Padilha.

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