Gleisi criticizes Tarcísio for trying to blame the federal government for Enel crisis

The Minister of Institutional Relations, Gleisi Hoffmann (PT), criticized Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), on Friday (12) for attempting to shift the blame for the Enel crisis to the federal government. Hoffmann labeled Tarcísio’s policy as privatist and emphasized that federal intervention was not on the table. She also reminded that President Bolsonaro was responsible for the privatization of Eletrobras.

In a statement, Gleisi condemned Tarcísio’s strategy of trying to deflect the Enel crisis onto the federal government while ignoring the impacts of his own privatization policies. She expressed her disagreement with the Governor’s narrative and affirmed that federal intervention was not an appropriate solution. Gleisi highlighted the contradictions in Tarcísio’s approach by pointing out that Bolsonaro’s administration had actively pursued the privatization of key state-owned companies.

The Minister emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of the Enel crisis instead of engaging in a blame game with the federal government. She called for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to finding solutions to the issues faced by the energy sector. Gleisi stressed the need for transparency and accountability in dealing with the challenges posed by the Enel situation.

Gleisi’s remarks underscored the ongoing tensions between the federal government and state authorities over the management of energy resources and infrastructure. She criticized the lack of coordination and cooperation between different levels of government in addressing crises like the one involving Enel. The Minister called for a more unified and cohesive strategy to ensure the stability and sustainability of the energy sector in Brazil.

In conclusion, Gleisi Hoffmann’s comments reflect a broader debate about the role of the federal government in overseeing critical infrastructure and responding to crises in the energy sector. Her criticism of Tarcísio de Freitas’s attempt to blame the federal government for the Enel crisis underscores the challenges of balancing responsibilities between federal and state entities in providing essential services to the population.