Lula Yet to Name Successor as Marina Silva Prepares Exit From Environment Ministry

Overview

• Executive secretary João Paulo Capobianco said there is “nothing defined” on who will replace Marina Silva and that the decision belongs to President Lula.
• O Globo reported that Lula has not opened succession talks with Marina or Capobianco as allies await a decision on Haddad’s electoral role.
• Marina is expected to leave by late March or April to pursue a Senate bid for São Paulo, according to reporting.
• Capobianco said he is focused on delivering ministry priorities through March, including bioeconomy initiatives, forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and efforts to curb deforestation.
• Capobianco was named president of COP15 of the Convention on Migratory Species, set for March 23–29 in Campo Grande, and he aims to use the event to spotlight the Pantanal and drive protective policies and investment.