# Lula meets allies to advance cabinet appointments

> Lula finalizes cabinet picks with allies to boost governability.
- Title: Lula meets allies to advance cabinet appointments | Shortify
- Summary: Lula finalizes cabinet picks with allies to boost governability. Lula names Fonteles as finance minister and Camilo as chief of staff amid political…
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- Source: valorinternational — https://valorinternational.globo.com/politics/news/2026/11/03/lula-meets-allies-to-advance-cabinet-appointments.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:39:48.682+00:00
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- Topics: lula, fonteles, camilo, alckmin, seahawks, pt, psb, cabinet appointments, governability, congressional relations, business, money
## Lula meets allies for cabinet appointments
President Lula meets campaign advisers to shape new administration after election victory.
## Fonteles and Camilo considered for key roles
Piauí Governor Rafael Fonteles and PT Senate leader Camilo Santana are potential finance minister and chief of staff picks.
## Alckmin to take prominent government role
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin expected to lead government with increased responsibilities.
## Lula records victory address
Lula plans televised address thanking voters for over 64 million votes received.
## Political alliance for governability
Lula secures support from Chamber speaker and Senate president for their reelection bids.
## SRI appointment under debate
Lula weighs appointing a Centrão figure to head Institutional Relations Secretariat for better congressional dialogue.
## Pacheco to join Supreme Court
Lula agrees to nominate Rodrigo Pacheco, former Senate president, to Supreme Court in exchange for political support.
## Fonteles and Santana lead PT contenders
Fonteles and Santana remain top candidates for key administration roles despite political challenges.
## Key takeaway

Lula names Fonteles as finance minister and Camilo as chief of staff amid political maneuvering for a stable administration.