Janones re-elected for third term

André Janones, a federal deputy from Rede-MG, won re-election for his third term in the Chamber of Deputies.

Exército do Lula channel grows

The 'Exército do Lula' channel, created by Janones, reached over 10 million members in three weeks before the second round of the election.

Janones refuses federal ministry

Janones stated he will not accept any federal ministry position in Lula's government, saying he will continue representing the people in the Chamber of Deputies.

“Eu não vou aceitar nenhum ministério”

Janones sleeps little after election

Janones spent the night following the election results and slept only one and a half hours before the announcement.

Janones manages channel via phone

Janones directly manages the 'Exército do Lula' channel from his phone, noting a drop of 200,000 members may include infiltrators.

“Deve ter 1 milhão de infiltrados”

Janones calls channel a temporary model

Janones described the channel as a temporary model necessary for winning the election but not the long-term democratic solution.

“É um modelo transitório, necessário para a gente vencer uma eleição”

Janones wants open internet democracy

Janones stated he wants a democracy where people can post anything on their networks, but acknowledged current limitations on big tech.

“A democracia que eu quero viver é onde você posta o que você quiser na sua rede”

Lula calls Janones to Brasília

Lula called Janones to invite him to Brasília for a live broadcast and lunch at the Alvorada Palace.

Janones meets Lula and wife

Janones met Lula and his wife Janja for three hours at the Alvorada Palace, where Lula ate tilapia and had a sore throat.