Former Brazilian President Temer Calls for Consensus, Questions Lula’s Fiscal Promises

Former president Michel Temer said it would be ideal for President Lula to grant an amnesty to former president Jair Bolsonaro, but he doubts Lula will do so. Temer urged the executive and legislative branches to build consensus to overcome Brazil’s deepening polarization. He also questioned the fiscal impact of the promises Lula’s administration has made, arguing that the country’s economic stability should not be compromised. Instead, Temer advocated prioritizing commercial regional integration over ideological differences, suggesting that economic cooperation could bridge political divides. The comments come amid growing concerns that Lula’s ambitious agenda may strain public finances and that a lack of legislative cooperation could stall key reforms.