Lobbyist calls Lula “bad character” and says she wants to make a deal

Lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger wants a plea bargain, promises not to spare Lula and Lulinha, and says the president is lying and is “esclerosado”.

Lobbyist calls Lula “bad character” and says she wants to make a deal

TL;DR

  • Luchsinger wants a plea bargain in ongoing Federal Police investigations.
  • She claims to have information not found in seized devices and documents.
  • Luchsinger intends to implicate President Lula and his son, Lulinha, if her deal is accepted.
  • She accuses Lula of lying about their relationship and calling her a "scoundrel."
  • Lula's office denies knowing Luchsinger and suggests the timing of her statements is politically motivated.
  • Investigations involve suspected influence peddling and attempts to mediate business with federal bodies, including the Ministry of Health and Dataprev.
  • Luchsinger denies wrongdoing and claims to have received death threats.
  • Her past includes a failed run for state deputy and a close relationship with Lulinha.