The fact that the power to decide on direct contracting is the exclusive competence of the President of the Republic has given rise to conjectures that VERA DAVES's (VD) criticisms would have "bothered" JOÃO LOURENÇO (JL) especially, leading him to "rebuke" his Minister of Finance.
The independence of thought and political boldness to which VD's attitude was associated in opposition and societal circles even warranted interpretations related to potential political ambitions. READ MORE