Rebelo de Sousa, who will arrive in Brazil on Saturday, is scheduled to meet with former Brazilian President Lula da Silva on Sunday. Bolsonaro was irritated by this information and ordered the foreign ministry to cancel the meeting with Rebelo de Sousa at Palacio Planalto, Antagonista news portal said, citing sources.
The Portuguese president's visit to Brazil included a meeting and lunch with Bolsonaro scheduled for Monday morning. At the moment, the Brazilian president's agenda for Monday includes only working meetings with a member of the administration and the governor.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (File)
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In addition to a cultural program to mark the centennial of the first transatlantic flight, Rebelo de Sousa intends to meet with former Brazilian presidents Michel Temer and Lula da Silva during his trip. The latter is Bolsonaro's key opponent in the upcoming presidential election, leading in the pre-election polls.
Lula da Silva officially announced his bid for the presidency in early May, with elections to be held in October.