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TCU Takes Up Complaint Over Lula’s COP30 Yacht Lodging Contract

With a TCU rapporteur named, the next step could be a review of pending payments alongside demands for full disclosure.

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Oposição ingressa no TCU e na PGR para investigar barco luxoso de Lula.

Overview

  • Deputy Sanderson filed complaints with the PGR and TCU alleging administrative improbity and misuse of public funds in the rental of the Iana III for Lula’s stay in Belém.
  • The TCU accepted the case and assigned it to Minister Walton Alencar Rodrigues, with the opposition asking for suspension of pending payments if irregularities are found.
  • The contract remains under government secrecy, while officials cite a per‑person daily rate of about R$2,647 through ICOTUR Transporte e Turismo.
  • The Presidency says the yacht was selected over a Navy vessel for security, comfort and price, calling it the most economical and operationally adequate option compared with hotels.
  • The Iana III previously drew scrutiny in 2021 during a government action in Coari, a history now cited by critics pressing for transparency at COP30.