Opposition criticizes Lula’s statement about drug traffickers: ‘Soon, PCC will become an NGO’

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) faced criticism from the opposition after stating, during an official agenda in Indonesia on Friday, that ‘drug traffickers are also victims of drug users’. At the event, Lula stated that he intended to address the root causes of drug trafficking, including social inequalities and lack of opportunities. The opposition, however, condemned his statement, with Representative X stating, ‘It is irresponsible to minimize the actions of criminal organizations by portraying them as victims’. Lula’s remarks sparked a debate on social media, with many criticizing his approach to the issue.