President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva generated great controversy this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by harshly criticizing the Bolsonaro family during an event in Catalão, in the interior of Goiás
Commenting on the trade tensions between Brazil and the United States, especially the threat of 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, Lula attributed responsibility to the sons of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
He referred to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro as “traitors to the fatherland” and made a comparison with the Inconfidência Mineira (Minas Gerais Conspiracy).
In his speech, Lula stated that “for less than this, Joaquim Silvério dos Reis, who denounced Tiradentes, was hanged.
What do the traitors of the fatherland deserve”” The statement generated an immediate negative reaction among opposition allies, who interpreted the words as a veiled threat or incitement to violence against the former president’s sons.
Bolsonaro’s supporters in Congress classified the speech as serious and unacceptable, coming from a head of state.
Flávio Bolsonaro reacted quickly.
The senator and pre-candidate for the Presidency of the Republic announced that he will file a complaint with the Supreme Federal Court against Lula this Tuesday.
The complaint accuses the president of committing the crimes of threat and incitement to crime.
According to Flávio’s press office, the statement suggests that he and his brother should suffer the same fate as Tiradentes, who was executed by hanging in 1792. The parliamentarian considers the statements extremely serious and says they cannot go unanswered in court.
The context of the statement involves Flávio Bolsonaro’s recent visit to Donald Trump at the White House.
Lula accused the senator of seeking foreign interference in Brazil’s internal affairs, calling the attitude treasonous.
Tensions between the two governments have increased after the United States signaled trade measures against Brazil, which Lula directly linked to the actions of the Bolsonaro family.
This exchange of accusations reflects the high degree of political polarization in the country.
On one side, the federal government sees the opposition’s dealings with foreign interests as an affront to national sovereignty.
On the other, Bolsonaro supporters consider Lula’s words dangerous and punishable, especially coming from the President of the Republic, who has a duty to maintain unity and institutional respect.
The case is expected to gain even more attention in the coming days, with the processing of the complaint in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and possible statements from other politicians.
Many analysts observe that episodes like this fuel the climate of confrontation that has marked Brazilian politics for years, at a time when the country is preparing for the 2026 elections.
The population is watching with concern, hoping that the institutions will be able to handle the situation in a balanced way, preserving democratic debate without it exceeding the limits of the law and public safety.
Regardless of each side’s position, the episode reinforces the need for more responsible dialogue between political leaders, so that disagreements do not escalate to a level that threatens peaceful coexistence in society.
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Published in 06/03/2026 06h35
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