Lula refers to Wagner Jaques as his “long-term partner” following his departure from government leadership.

Summary of the text

• Lula mentioned Jaques Wagner as a longtime partner at the inauguration of a hospital in Alagoinhas, Bahia.
• The President emphasized the close bond with political allies from Bahia by saying that ‘every friend is like a brother.’
• Wagner resigned from his position as Senate leader Lula’s government a week prior to the event.
• The Federal Police target a previous government official in Operation Compliance Zero.
• A new hospital opening will serve 18 municipalities in the Alagoinhas region.
• After receiving radiotherapy for skin cancer, Lula displayed signs of healing in the affected area.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from the PT party referred to Senator Jaques Wagner from PT-BA as a “long-term companion” and emphasized that while not all brothers are friends, every friend is like a brother.

The statement was issued on Tuesday, one week following Wagner’s departure from the government leadership in the Senate and after the legislature was investigated by the Federal Police in Operation Compliance Zero.

The speech took place at the opening of a hospital in Alagoinhas (BA) that will benefit 18 municipalities in the area.

President emphasizes the connection with Bahia’s allies.

Lula highlighted the connections established with Bahia allies, including Jaques Wagner, Rui Costa, Jerônimo Rodrigues, and Senator Otto Alencar, during his speech.

“We do not get to pick our parents or siblings, but we can choose our companions. In Bahia, I have close companions like Jaques Wagner, Rui Costa, Jerome, and various deputies, as well as my connection with Otto,” he stated.

Lula likened the friendship to family connections and mentioned that the allies played a role in his political journey.

Not all siblings are considered friends, but every friend is like a brother. These individuals have supported me in my endeavors and shaped who I am today.

Lula discusses treatment for skin cancer.

The president discussed both his allies and the recent radiotherapy treatment he underwent.

During the event, Lula pointed out the healing area on his head where a skin cancer had been found, but did not provide additional information about the treatment in his speech.

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