Sergio Moro Launches Paraná Gubernatorial Bid, Aligns with Bolsonaros Against Lula

Senator Sergio Moro officially launched his bid for governor of Paraná on Friday, marking a significant step in his political alliance with the Bolsonaro family. The event in Curitiba saw Moro, a former justice minister, directly criticize the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

“

Flávio, you had an act of courage to act in parallel, contrary to Lula's position, and manage to convince the American government to put the name of these terrorist organizations as a target of the government.

During the launch, Moro lauded Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, for his role in convincing the U.S. government under Donald Trump to designate Brazilian criminal factions like the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations. "Flávio, you had an act of courage," Moro stated, emphasizing that Bolsonaro achieved this "without an embassy, without a retinue." Flávio Bolsonaro, in turn, wore a shirt referencing Lula's alleged attempts to lobby against the designation, stating, "Curitiba arrested. Brasília released." He accused Lula of seeking to protect criminals while he and his allies pushed for their classification as terrorists.

“

What happened in the last few days was extraordinary. He [Flávio] showed what he can do without an embassy, without a retinue. He managed to convince the American government to take this important step.

The rally underscored a shared political agenda centered on a tough stance against crime and opposition to Lula's government. Moro, who previously served as a judge in the Lava Jato operation that led to Lula's conviction, positioned himself as a symbol of anti-corruption efforts. Both Moro and Flávio Bolsonaro suggested that their actions against criminal groups had placed them on death threat lists, framing their political stance as a personal sacrifice for public safety. The event signaled a solidified partnership, building on their previous support for Bolsonaro's re-election campaign in 2022.

“

Curitiba arrested. Brasília released.