After criticism, Lula is expected to go to Rio Grande do Sul on Thursday to observe the damage caused by the rains

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The President will meet with ministers this afternoon, when the definition of the visit to the state may be announced. After being criticized for not visiting the areas affected by heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is considering going to the state on Thursday (14). According to Planalto sources, confirmation of the trip could come out during a meeting that the president will have with his ministers, at 4pm this Tuesday (12), at Palácio da Alvorada. Last Sunday, the federal government announced a transfer of R$741 million in resources to the affected cities. The announcement was made by vice-president Geraldo Alckmin, who traveled to Rio Grande do Sul with government ministers. Last week, when the damage from the rain was already ravaging Rio Grande do Sul, the president focused on meetings in Brasília to unlock the ministerial reform, with the PP and Republicans joining the government. Heavy rain floods more cities in RS and leaves population without electricity Last Thursday, after watching the 7th of September parades, Lula embarked for India, where he participated in the G20 meeting. If you decide to visit Rio Grande do Sul, the trip will be made on Thursday (14), because the following day, Friday (15), Lula will travel to Cuba and then to the United States, where he will participate in the General Assembly of the UN.

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