Lawyer linked to Trump Media compares Kirchner to Lula

In a publication in X on Tuesday (3/11), lawyer Martin De Luca, from Trump Media, criticized Lula and Cristina Kirchner, as reported by Gazeta do Povo. The lawyer, who supported Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in the 2026 Brazilian vote, states that Kirchner wants to follow the same route that Lula adopted.

The origin of the discussion is a report from the Washington Post, released on Monday (2/11), according to which Kirchner is considering running for the Argentine presidency in 2027 and facing Javier Milei. The same source recalls that Kirchner has been ineligible and under house arrest since last year, following a corruption conviction.

The comparison with Lula is based on the Brazilian president's history. He was arrested in 2018, released in 2019 and had his convictions annulled by the STF in 2021, in the context of Lava Jato. On Monday, De Luca stated that these annulments did not mean Lula's acquittal on corruption charges.

According to Gazeta do Povo, Kirchner and lawyer Rafael Valim presented a request to the UN, more precisely to the human rights body, for her case to be analyzed. Also according to the Washington Post, cited by the same vehicle, Rafael Valim worked as a consultant in Lula's case.

The text also features the work of André Janones (Rede-MG), who was with Kirchner in Buenos Aires on November 2 and exchanged ideas with members of Peronism about plans for 2027. In the decisive stage of the Brazilian presidential race, Janones commanded the WhatsApp group “Lula's Army”.

What is at stake is the combination of two fronts: the Argentine electoral dispute scheduled for 2027 and the debate on the scope of the annulment of Lula's convictions. The Gazeta do Povo report deals with the topic from a political and legal perspective, without dealing with the market.

Possible consequences for the markets

The facts found do not indicate a direct effect on the stock market, interest or exchange rate. Still, clashes of this type tend to enter the radar of those who follow the region, because they affect institutional predictability and the perception of political risk. It is worth observing the progress of the Argentine presidential race in 2027 and the unfolding of the legal debate over Lula's convictions, as both can influence the risk assessment regarding emerging countries in the region.

Automatically translated from Portuguese.