Sarney brings together the government and the opposition to celebrate 94 years

Former president received guests at his home for a birthday party in Brasília and proved to be one of the few unanimous people in the capital

“He is one of the few unanimous people in Brasília”. It was with this phrase that those invited to the 94th birthday party of the former president of the Republic and former senator José Sarney (MDB) greeted the politician. He celebrated his birthday on Wednesday (April 24, 2024) in Lago Sul, an upscale neighborhood in Brasília. The event brought together the government and the political opposition, covering all spheres of the Three Powers.

Representatives from the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) attended the event in force. Ministers Geraldo Alckmin (Industry and Commerce), José Múcio (Defense), Alexandre Padilha (Institutional Relations), Juscelino Filho (Communications) and Jader Filho (Cities).

The party started at 7:30 pm. Before the scheduled time, however, a line of cars and suits and ties formed outside his house. The invitation stated that the former president’s children and grandchildren were the authors of the invitation. In fact, between a suit and a formal dress, a child running and tripping on the stairs and a high-ranking politician were confused.

Lula’s absence was not a problem. Senator and Government leader Jaques Wagner (PT-BA) checked with Sarney to see if the two had spoken. Yes. Lula called Sarney in the afternoon. “There is a relationship of mutual affection and great gratitude from Lula to the former president”the congressman told Power360.

The party took place in 2 different environments. In the 1st, the cake and various sweets, from traditional quindim to chocolate pyramids, in addition to the cake, which decorated the entrance room. At the back of the house, waiters served wines – the red was Argentinean Angelica Zapata and the white was Ruttini – and 12-year-old whiskey.

See photos of the event taken by the photographer Power360Sérgio Lima:

Copyright — José Sarney and his granddaughter at the cake table for his 94th birthday, in Brasília

Among the guests at the former president's 94th birthday party were Minister Waldez Góes (Regional Development), in the center of the photo, and former Minister of the Civil House José Dirceu, on the left — Among the guests at the former president’s 94th birthday party were Minister Waldez Góes (Regional Development), in the center of the photo, and former Minister of the Civil House José Dirceu, on the left

The vice-president and minister (industry), Geraldo Alckmin, attended the celebration of José Sarney, in Brasília

In the photo, the president of TCU, Bruno Dantas, his wife Camila Camargo and Sarney

José Sarney's 94th birthday cake table — José Sarney’s 94th birthday cake table

The president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, poses for photos next to the birthday boy of the night

Deputy Aécio Neves and former governor of Goiás Marconi Perillo, current national president of the PSDB, pose with José Sarney

Former president Sarney's 94th birthday cake had the initials of the politician's name — Former president Sarney’s 94th birthday cake had the initials of the politician’s name

The national president of PT, Gleisi Hoffmann, and deputy Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) pose with the birthday boy

MDB leader in the Chamber, Isnaldo Bulhões (MDB-AL), with former president José Sarney

José Sarney was the 1st president after redemocratization

José Sarney was elected vice-president on the ticket of Tancredo Neves, who died before taking office

Businessman Paulo Octávio congratulates José Sarney

The former president brought together ministers, congressmen and STF ministers on his 94th birthday

The Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, congratulates José Sarney

Former deputy João Paulo Cunha greets former president José Sarney

José Sarney and the vice-governor of the Federal District, Celina Leão (PP-DF)

Former president José Sarney on the phone during his 94th birthday party in Brasília

Federal Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin greets the birthday boy of the night

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), was one of José Sarney's guests — The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), was one of José Sarney’s guests

Former president José Sarney smiles alongside Arthur Lira (PP-AL) on his 94th birthday, in Brasília

The painting of José Sarney as President of the Republic on the wall of the house where he celebrates his birthday, in Brasília

Initially, it was supposed to be a more restricted meeting. At the same time, the session was scheduled to vote on Lula’s vetoes in Congress. With the postponement, deputies and senators went to the meeting.

The reasons that led the president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG), to postpone the session was one of the main topics of the conversations. Deputies did not spare words to criticize Pacheco. Senators said they were ready to vote, but that they had no problem delaying it for two weeks.

Even in opposition, federal deputy Aécio Neves (PSDB-MG) participated in the party. Sarney became president after the congressman’s grandfather, Tancredo Neves, died having already been elected president. Sarney was his deputy.

Another topic present in the conversations was the succession of Arthur Lira (PP-AL), also present, as president of the Chamber. Three of the main competitors were there: Marcos Pereira (Republicanos-SP), Antonio Brito (PSD-BA) and Isnaldo Bulhões (MDB-AL).

Former enemies

The minister of the STF (Supreme Federal Court) Flávio Dino went to the party. Born in Maranhão, like the former president, they were political enemies in the past.

Dino was governor of Maranhão for 2 terms: from 2015 to 2022. When he ran for reelection in 2018, he beat Sarney’s daughter, Roseana Sarney, in the state election.

The relationship was troubled for many years. But that was behind us. Dino was one of the most popular guests at the party. He posed for photos and greeted several guests. He went to Sarney and they talked. Alongside the 2, Sarney’s daughter, Roseana.

In a personal conversation with the former president, he said: “I wish you all the best“. And he joked about the number of guests, saying there would be more than 20,000 people by the time he turns 100, which could happen in 2030.

STF minister Flávio Dino went to former president José Sarney's birthday — STF minister Flávio Dino went to former president José Sarney’s birthday

Dino is from the State of Maranhão, as is Sarney; were political enemies in the past

In the photo, the former president's daughter Roseana Sarney — In the photo, the former president’s daughter Roseana Sarney

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Around 11pm, the party started to empty out.

O Power360 List below the authorities and personalities present at the birthday party of former president José Sarney:

Government members
- Geraldo Alckminvice president and minister of Industry and Commerce;
- Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance;
- Alexandre PadilhaMinister of the Secretariat of Institutional Relations;
- André FufucaMinister of Sports;
- Esther DweckMinister of Management and Innovation;
- Jader FilhoMinister of Cities;
- José MúcioMinistry of Defense;
- Juscelino FilhoMinister of Communications;
- Waldez GóesMinister of Regional Development;
- Wellington DiasMinister of Social Development;
- Ricardo StuckertSecretary of Production and Dissemination of Audiovisual Content.

Deputies
- Arthur Lira (PP-AL), president of the Chamber;
- Aécio Neves (PSDB-MG), federal deputy;
- Antonio Brito (PSD-BA), deputy and leader of the PSD in the Chamber;
- Rossi Whale (MDB-SP), federal deputy and president of MDB;
- Danilo Forte (União Brasil-CE), federal deputy;
- Eunício Oliveira (MDB-CE), federal deputy and former president of the Senate;
- Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR), federal deputy and president of PT;
- Isnaldo Bulhões (MDB-AL), federal deputy;
- Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ), federal deputy;
- Luiz Tibé (Avante-MG), federal deputy;
- Marcelo Crivella (Republicanos-RJ), federal deputy;
- Marcos Pereira (Republicanos-SP), deputy and president of the Republicans;
- Ruy Carneiro (Podemos-PB), federal deputy.

Senators
Others
- Augusto Arasformer Attorney General of the Republic;
- Camila Funaro Camargo, CEO of Grupo Esfera;
- Edison Lobao (MDB-MA), former senator;
- Ibaneis Rochagovernor of the Federal District;
- João Paulo Cunhaformer federal deputy;
- José Dirceuformer minister and former president of the PT;
- Luiz Fernando Bandeira de Mello, advisor to the CNJ (National Council of Justice);
- Katia Abreuformer senator;
- Luiz Estevãobusinessman and former senator;
- Marconi Perilloformer governor of Goiás;
- Paulo Octáviobusinessman and former senator;
- Pennaformer federal deputy;
- Vanessa Grazziotinformer senator.

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