André Fufuca
André Fufuca is a Brazilian politician and member of the Progressistas (PP) party, currently serving as the Minister of Sports in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration. He has been in the spotlight recently due to his role in the government amidst a challenging political landscape, particularly as Lula's approval ratings have declined, impacting the administration's ability to secure support for upcoming elections.
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André Fufuca is a minister who has accelerated investments in his home state of Maranhão as he prepares to run for the Senate.
De saída do governo, ministros enviam verbas a seus estados e dão tom eleitoral a inaugurações
Brazil· 2026-02-09
André Fufuca is a federal deputy and minister of Sports who chose to remain in the government despite party directives.
PP prioriza derrubar veto de Lula no Congresso mesmo mantendo espaço na EsplanadaBrazil· 2026-02-01
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports and attended the event.
Fifa lança marca oficial do torneio em CopacabanaBrazil· 2026-01-25
André Fufuca is the minister of Sports, maintaining his position despite the government's shake-up.
Lula demite aliados de olho em 2026, mas Centrão ainda controla R$ 97 bilhões e 63 cargos no governo
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-27
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports and participated in the meeting to discuss political agreements.
Gleisi e Hugo Motta se reúnem para reorganizar cargos do PP, tentar acordo sobre orçamento e solução para atraso em emendasBrazil· 2025-10-23
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports who chose to stay in the government amid the reshuffling.
PT comemora demissões de indicados pelo Centrão e diz que tarefa ‘número um’ é reeleger Lula em 2026Liechtenstein· 2025-10-21
Fufuca is the current minister of Sports and has maintained his position despite pressure from his party.
Lula tenta reorganizar palanques do PT em meio a indicação ao STF e demissões que afetam o CentrãoBrazil· 2025-10-19
André Fufuca was also removed from his party functions for remaining in the government.
Indicados do Centrão são demitidos de Caixa, Iphan e Correios: ‘Quem votou contra sai’, diz GleisiLiechtenstein· 2025-10-15
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports who also expedited federal resource transfers to his electoral base.
Sob pressão de partidos por saída de ministérios, Sabino e Fufuca turbinaram repasses a seus redutos eleitoraisBrazil· 2025-10-11
Fufuca is a minister who was removed from the vice-presidency of the PP.
Barraco no Centrão - EstadãoLiechtenstein· 2025-10-09
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports who attempted to participate in the voting on the MP.
veja o que Tarcísio de Freitas tem a ver com issoBrazil· 2025-10-09
André Fufuca decided to remain in his ministerial position despite the party's demands.
Câmara derrota Lula com o apoio do Centrão, e MP alternativa ao IOF vai expirar; saiba como votou cada deputadoBrazil· 2025-10-09
André Fufuca is a minister mentioned in the context of the political negotiations surrounding the provisional measure.
Congresso precisa de medida provisória que o governo quer aprovar se quiser emendas em 2026Liechtenstein· 2025-10-08André Fufuca was punished with the loss of control of his party's directory in Maranhão for also deciding to stay in the government.
União Brasil suspende ministro do Turismo de atividades partidárias após decisão de ficar no governo LulaBrazil· 2025-10-08André Fufuca decided to remain in the government of Lula despite strong pressure from his party to leave the position.
Ministro do Esporte decide permanecer no governo Lula e é punido, diz Ciro NogueiraBrazil· 2025-10-08Fufuca ignored the ultimatum given by his party and made a speech supporting Lula's reelection.
'Quem quiser ir para o outro lado, que vá'Brazil· 2025-10-07André Fufuca, the Minister of Sports, expressed his support for Lula's re-election in 2026 during a speech.
Fufuca ignora ultimato do PP e diz em discurso que vai apoiar reeleição de Lula em 2026Brazil· 2025-10-06André Fufuca is mentioned in the context of a political ultimatum regarding his position in the Ministry of Sports.
Tarcísio ou Ratinho', diz Ciro NogueiraBrazil· 2025-10-05
André Fufuca is the Minister of Sports facing pressure to resign.
Lula sofre para manter aliados do Centrão no Nordeste, região estratégica para 2026Brazil· 2025-09-30
André Fufuca is a minister from PP who is also looking to run for the Senate.
Lula e PT viram obstáculos para Motta, Lira e Ciro Nogueira se posicionarem em 2026Brazil· 2025-09-29
André Fufuca is a licensed federal deputy and currently heads the Ministry of Sports.
Prestes a deixar governo, União Brasil e PP ainda têm 140 filiados em órgãos de orçamento bilionárioBrazil· 2025-09-28
André Fufuca is the current Minister of Sports who is under pressure due to the political changes surrounding Celso Sabino's departure.
PT, PDT e União Brasil abrem disputa por vaga de Celso Sabino no TurismoBrazil· 2025-09-22
Minister André Fufuca also advised against entering the topic of amnesty during discussions.
Governo toparia acordo para reduzir penas do 8/1 desde que não se anistie Bolsonaro; veja bastidoresLiechtenstein· 2025-09-18
André Fufuca is another minister whose resignation is being sought by political parties regarding the amnesty issue.
Governo ameaça tirar cargos de quem votar pela anistia e recomenda ausência a parlamentares com ligações à direitaBrazil· 2025-09-13
André Fufuca's presence was seen as a sign of alignment with the government's agenda.
Após desfile do 7 de setembro com recados sobre soberania, Lula diz nas redes que Brasil é 'independente e tem lado, o do povo'Brazil· 2025-09-08
André Fufuca's presence was seen as a sign of alignment with the government's agenda.
7 de Setembro em Brasília teve recados sobre soberania, Lula com Motta e ausência de ministros do STF; veja vídeoBrazil· 2025-09-07André Fufuca's presence is seen as a sign that part of the leadership remains aligned with the government's agenda.
Lula participa de desfile do 7 de setembro com recados sobre soberania e patriotismoBrazil· 2025-09-07André Fufuca is the minister of Sports and is reluctant to leave the government.
Cúpulas do PP e União Brasil ameaçam deixar governo Lula, mas ministros não querem entregar cargosLiechtenstein· 2025-08-28
Fufuca is the Minister of Sports who stated he will not leave his party.
União Brasil reage à cobrança de Lula e tenta acelerar desembarque do governo, mas ministros agem para esvaziar pressãoBrazil· 2025-08-27
André Fufuca was present at the ministerial meeting discussing the government's situation.
Em recado ao Centrão, Lula diz que ministro que não defender governo pode pedir para sair e que Tarcísio deve ser adversário em 2026Brazil· 2025-08-26