Lula's son investigated; opposition draws parallels with Bolsonaro family

Brazilian politics is embroiled in controversy as President Lula's son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, faces a Supreme Federal Court investigation. The probe centers on alleged corruption and influence peddling in the authorization of medicinal cannabis sales, with links to the Ministry of Health and the presidency.

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Son investigated for selling access to the government and the father pretends not to see. This is the portrait of the political soap opera called PT.

Opposition leaders have seized on the investigation, drawing parallels to past probes involving Flávio Bolsonaro, another presidential candidate. Former Goiás governor Ronaldo Caiado accused the Workers' Party (PT) of operating like a "monarchy disguised as a republic," where the "king protects the prince." He criticized Lula for allegedly feigning ignorance of his son's dealings, stating, "It's time to end this farce."

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I am talking about Lula and Lulinha, but it can be interpreted as another father protecting another son. It's past time to end this farce.

Lula himself addressed the allegations, asserting that he would not use his presidential office to shield his son. "They will not use my position to protect [Lulinha]," Lula stated. "He will have to prove he is innocent, as I have proven. If he is guilty, he will have to pay what everyone pays when they err."

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He does not have the right to make a mistake. They will not use my position to protect [Lulinha]. He will have to prove that he is innocent as I have proven, he will have to prove. And if he is guilty, he will have to pay what everyone pays when they err.

Lulinha's defense team denies any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, other Bolsonaro allies, including Congressman Nikolas Ferreira and Senator Rogério Marinho, have also voiced criticism, with Marinho commenting, "Every hoe, a worm," suggesting a pattern of corruption. Congressman Cabo Gilberto Silva echoed these sentiments, stating that the Ministry of Health should not be used as a "family business counter."

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For Lulinha, there is not enough manpower, not enough people.