PL predicts Flávio Bolsonaro's wear and tear with proposal for new US rates
The Liberal Party (PL) already anticipates political wear and tear for Flávio Bolsonaro given the likely application of new trade tariffs by the United States on Brazilian products. According to political analyst Pedro Venceslau, the party held several meetings, with communication and political teams, to evaluate a strategic reaction to the situation.
On CNN 360º this Tuesday (2), Venceslau commented that Flávio Bolsonaro's public response was quick, considering that members of the PT are already using the possible American decision against the senator on social media.
"The senator said that the tariff belongs to Lula, he sent a letter to Marco Rubio to try, according to him, to reverse the situation, and, if the situation is reversed, try to capitalize on the US government's decision", said the analyst.
However, Venceslau highlighted that, privately, the senator's allies admit the wear and tear. He recalled that, until last week, the highlighted topic was the classification of Brazilian criminal factions as terrorist organizations by the United States.
The decision on the factions, according to Venceslau, favored Flávio's speech. "It is a speech that is easier to adhere to and more difficult to respond to from the President of the Republic", observed the analyst.
With the turn to the debate on tariffs, in the analyst's assessment, Lula managed to put national sovereignty back on the agenda in a more palatable way for the electorate.
Venceslau pointed out that this is the first major challenge for Flávio Bolsonaro's new communications team, which has replaced practically everyone responsible for marketing, narratives and the articulations of the senator and pre-candidate for the presidency of the Republic.
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Source: CNN