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Gift of About 20 Pirarucus Given to Lula Led to Monitoring at the Granja do Torto Lake After Reports of Predation of Other Animals During Meeting with Deputies, with Janja Present and References to Songs by Geraldo Vandré.
About 20 pirarucus received by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a gift began to be monitored at the Granja do Torto in Brasília, after reports that the fish were preying on other animals at the lake of the Presidential summer residence.
According to G1, the topic was mentioned by Lula himself during a meeting with more than 20 federal deputies held on Wednesday (4), when he jokingly said he would need to “cook the fish” because they were killing other species.
According to the investigation, the pirarucus were donated by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira.
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After the donation, the specimens were placed in the Torto lake, where tortoises and birds already live.
Donation of Pirarucus and Monitoring at the Granja do Torto
The pirarucu is a fish native to the Amazônia Basin and ranks among the largest freshwater species in the world.
According to the description cited in the original text, it can reach up to three meters in length and weigh as much as 200 kilos.
Reports mentioned by the blog indicate that the subject circulated among the meeting participants.
Four parliamentarians and ministers interviewed stated that the pirarucus may have even attacked ducklings that are cared for by the First Lady, Janja da Silva.
The same investigation reported that a biologist is monitoring the lake at the Granja do Torto and the situation of the pirarucus.
No details were provided in the original text about measures already taken or decisions regarding the animals’ permanence in the location.
Lula’s Remarks About the Fish and Pirarucu at the Dinner
During the meeting, Lula commented on the topic in a joking manner, according to reports.
The phrase attributed to him was that it would be necessary to “cook the fish” in response to the information that they were killing other animals in the lake.
The pirarucu also appeared on the menu of the dinner served to the guests, according to the investigation findings.
Nevertheless, the blog reported that the fish served at the meal was not taken from the Granja do Torto lake.
According to what was investigated, the prepared pirarucu likely came from another lake in Brasília, probably from the Palácio da Alvorada.
The exact origin of the fish served, however, was not confirmed in the original text.
Songs by Geraldo Vandré and Meeting with Federal Deputies
In addition to the theme of the fish, the meeting included songs chosen by Lula.
Upon receiving the deputies, he played “Disparada,” by Geraldo Vandré, and asked those present to “prepare their hearts” for what he would say during the discussion.
At another moment, according to the report, Lula played “Pra não dizer que não falei de flores,” also by Vandré.
Participants interpreted the choice of songs as a sign of rapprochement between the government and the deputies present.
In his remarks to the group, Lula acknowledged that there had been disagreements with Congress in the previous year.
At the same time, he stated that the outcome of the relationship was positive and thanked the Speaker of the House, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), for the support on issues considered relevant by the government.
Motta also gave a speech, with praises and thanks to the government, according to the record of the meeting.
Gift of Whiskey, PP, and Janja’s Participation
The meeting also included the exchange of gifts, according to the investigation.
Deputy Dr. Luizinho, leader of the PP and ally of Ciro Nogueira, gave Lula a bottle of whiskey.
Janja participated in this meeting, unlike what had occurred in previous meetings, as reported in the original text.
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