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During last week, 6 to 12 November, the first tasks of the transition government began in the capital of Brazil. The transition commission released a document announcing 31 thematic groups that will be created to work on relevant topics in the next two months.
Ministries
The document does not make a direct link between the thematic groups and the future ministries of Lula’s government but includes areas that were mentioned as potential new ministries. The groups will have up to four members, an advisor and up to 15 voluntary members.
Pressure to Announce the new Ministers
According to media sources, amid pressure and speculation about who will be the ministers of the new government, the newly elected President Lula has made it clear to his allies in Brasília that he will only announce the team in December.
Progress with in Fits and Starts
Despite fears of resistance from Bolsonaro’s team doubts about their willingness to cooperate with the transition team, from Lula, activities seem to be progressing. However, a few episodes may indicate the mistrust between the two groups. On Thursday (10), the transition team of the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) vetoed members of the Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI), which is commanded by General Augusto Heleno, right-hand man of President Jair Bolsonaro (PL). The team appeared at the CCBB, where the transition works, claiming that they would “change the networks” and “Help in the transition”. On Friday (11/11), three people were expelled from the Communications team.
The Thematic Groups
The groups are: agriculture, livestock and supply; social assistance; government center; cities; science, technology and innovation; communications; culture; defense; agrarian development; regional development; human rights; economy; education; sport; racial equality; industry, commerce and services; infrastructure; strategic intelligence; justice and public security; environment; mines and energy; women; fishing; planning, budgeting and management; native peoples; social Security; foreign relations; health; job; transparency, integrity and control; and tourism.