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Silvio Costa Filho to Leave Ports and Airports Ministry in April for 2026 Senate Run

He will remain until the April desincompatibilização deadline to finish deliveries, with a successor to be proposed for Lula’s decision.

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Sílvio Costa e Filho anuncia saída do governo para disputar o Senado

Overview

  • The minister said he has informed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and described receiving encouragement to pursue the Senate seat for Pernambuco.
  • He cited internal polling that shows his name growing and indicates electoral viability for the 2026 race.
  • Costa Filho said he will follow the legal calendar and continue leading the ministry through April to complete planned agendas and deliveries.
  • He stated there is already a name on the radar to replace him, which he will discuss with his party before submitting a suggestion for the president to appoint.
  • The announcement was made during the presentation of 2025 results for ports and aviation, and his exit is reported as the 16th ministerial departure in Lula’s current term.