EXCLUSIVE: Progressive Games Network Converses with Macaé Evaristo, Former Lula Minister, on Meteoro Brasil

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During an interview on Meteoro Brasil, Erika Caramello—entrepreneur, CEO of Dyxel Gaming, professor, and cofounder of the left-leaning nonprofit Progressive Games Network (RPG)—asked Macae Evaristo about the Lula government’s position on electronic games following the approval of the Games Law. Caramello’s question, posed at the 15-minute mark of the video, also concerned the rejection of Hugo Motta’s anti-misogyny bill and the perceived lack of public policies promoting women and LGBTI diversity, as well as the protection of children and vulnerable individuals in digital environments. Ana Lesnovski, cofounder of Meteoro, also participated in the interview. Evaristo, who previously served as Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship under President Lula after Silvio Almeida, explained that her administration had consolidated the digital version of the Statute of Children and Adolescents (ECA), approved by Congress and sanctioned by the President. This law is known as the Felca Law, named after YouTuber Felca, whose actions Evaristo credited as a catalyst for its passage.

Evaristo, who was elected as a state deputy for Minas Gerais in 2022, was appointed Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship by President Lula. She succeeded Silvio Almeida, who resigned on June 6 amid sexual harassment allegations involving Minister Anielle Franco. Evaristo left her position as minister on March 31 to become executive secretary to Janine Mello and focus on her role as a state deputy. Before becoming a state deputy, Evaristo worked in Dilma Rousseff’s government from 2013 to 2014 as the head of the Secretariat of Continued Education, Alphabetization, Diversity and Inclusion at the Ministry of Education (MEC). In that role, she managed initiatives such as establishing Indigenous Schools and implementing quotas for students from public schools, as well as Black and Indigenous students, in higher education. Regarding the Silvio Almeida case, Evaristo distinguished between Almeida’s personal conduct and professional actions, expressing confidence that the matter would be resolved in court. She characterized her own actions as preemptive, addressing the wave of hate speech on social networks and the internet, which she believes necessitates caution, especially during election periods.

Potential Impact of Evaristo’s Reelection and PT Gubernatorial Bid on Minas Gerais Politics and Economy

Evaristo has also announced her intention to run for reelection as a state deputy in Minas Gerais in 2026. Simultaneously, there is speculation that she may join the PT’s gubernatorial ticket as a candidate for vice-governor, potentially alongside Senator Rodrigo Pacheco, who is considering a run for governor. Allies forming a coalition with centrist parties like Uniao Brasil could broaden their voter base, impacting the political and economic landscape of Minas Gerais. Evaristo’s entry into the race could reshape the political dynamics of the state, potentially influencing local economic growth, infrastructure development, and social conditions. [Note: The original blog post did not address Caramello’s specific questions or the potential impacts of Evaristo’s political moves.] [Disclaimer: The preceding text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.]

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