Lula fires Caixa president, Rita Serrano; appointed by Centrão, Carlos Fernandes will take over the bench

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A career bank employee, Rita had been in the position since January. Centrão asks for command of the institution and wants to appoint vice-presidents in exchange for support for the government in Congress. Rita Serrano and Carlos Antonio Vieira Fernandes Elaine Menke/Chamber of Deputies and Marcos Oliveira/Agência Senado President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) fired this Wednesday (25) the economist Rita Serrano from the presidency of Caixa Econômica Federal. The decision was communicated to Rita in a meeting at Palácio do Planalto, late in the morning. A career Caixa employee since 1989, Maria Rita has been president of the institution since January. Previously, she served on the bank’s Board of Directors. Join the g1 channel on WhatsApp In a statement, Palácio do Planalto confirmed that the new president of Caixa will be the economist and Caixa employee Carlos Vieira Fernandes – who has already held positions of trust in ministries of Centrão parties in previous years. Fernandes is a Centrão nominee and has the endorsement of the President of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP-AL). The change of command at Caixa had already been anticipated by interlocutors. The presidency of the bank had been coveted for months by Centrão parties, in exchange for support for the Lula government in Congress. Lira, had already stated that the Caixa command was negotiating to expand the parliamentary base of Palácio do Planalto. The parties also want to nominate replacements for Caixa’s vice-presidencies. Lula and Lira, however, are still expected to meet throughout this week to confirm the replacements. Centrão is a bloc of parties that traditionally supports the federal government in exchange for positions and resources from the public budget. The command of Caixa and other public bodies, such as Correios and the National Health Foundation (Funasa), has been claimed by these acronyms since July. READ ALSO ECONOMY: Delivery drivers and app drivers earn 2 minimum wages and work more than 40 hours a week, research shows MIDDLE EAST: Israel refuses visa to UN employee, and secretary general denies having justified Hamas attack; follow PROFESSION REPORTER: Young people addicted to K drugs, which cause a ‘zombie effect’, consume substances in a bus terminal in SP; see VIDEO The report below, from July, shows Centrão’s request to command ministries. Centrão asks for command of ministries, state-owned companies and R$10 billion in amendments to approve economic package The new president Carlos Vieira Fernandes was director of Funcef, Caixa’s pension fund, between 2016 and 2019. He has also worked at Caixa Econômica Federal itself. Fernandes was also executive secretary of the ministries of Cities and National Integration during the government of former president Dilma Rousseff (PT). In both cases, the ministers responsible for the portfolios were from the PP. Official note The government released an official note about the change. See below: Appointment of new president of Caixa Econômica Federal President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met this Wednesday (10/24) with the president of Caixa Econômica Federal, Rita Serrano, and thanked her for her work and dedication in carrying out the office. During his management, Serrano fulfilled an important mission of recovering the management and internal culture of Caixa Econômica Federal, with the valorization of the staff and resumption of the bank’s role in various social policies, at the same time increasing its efficiency and profitability, expanding financing for housing, infrastructure and agribusiness. During Serrano’s administration, 74 consultation rooms were opened for mayors across the country, fulfilling a campaign commitment. The federal government will appoint economist Carlos Antônio Vieira Fernandes as president of the bank, continuing the work of Caixa Econômica Federal in offering credit to our economy and implementing public policies in various social, cultural and sporting areas. SECOM Press Secretariat

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