Lula's Lobbiest Has Photos With President, Contradicting His Statement

Photographic evidence has emerged showing lobbyist and businesswoman Roberta Luchsinger with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, directly contradicting his recent assertion that he had never met her. The images, posted on Luchsinger's Instagram account, were taken in 2022 and 2023, casting doubt on the president's statement made during an interview with Jornal Nacional.

One photograph, dated November 2022 before Lula's inauguration, features Luchsinger praising him as "the best president this country has ever had and will have again." Another image from August 2023 shows the lobbyist alongside President Lula celebrating the appointment of lawyer Daniela Teixeira as a minister of the Superior Court of Justice, with Lula positioned between the two women. A third picture shows Luchsinger congratulating Lula on his birthday two months later.

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He is the best president this country has ever had and will have again.

During his interview, President Lula explicitly stated that he would not appear in photos with the businesswoman. This claim has been met with skepticism, with an associate from Lula's campaign reportedly calling the statement "reckless." The associate suggested there was a "great risk" of social encounters occurring, implying that such meetings were not uncommon and could easily lead to photographic evidence.

The discovery of these images raises questions about the accuracy of President Lula's statements and highlights a potential disconnect between his public pronouncements and his private interactions. The article underscores the significance of this discrepancy, particularly given Luchsinger's role as a lobbyist.

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There was a 'great risk' of some social encounter.