Fátima Bezerra, the governor of Rio Grande do Norte and a member of the Workers’ Party (PT), is being mentioned as a possible addition to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government, according to a report by Folha de S.Paulo’s Painel column. She could be considered for a ministry in the social affairs area.
Lula has spoken favorably about Bezerra, noting that she helped elect her successor in the state government. He has also praised her resilience in the face of what he described as violent, sexist attacks in Rio Grande do Norte over the years.
Her appointment would also fit the administration’s stated consideration of having a significant number of women on its team. The report does not identify a specific ministry or say that a decision has been made.
Sources: Folha Poder.