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Justice orders probe of Lula's son over cannabidiol contract

7/31/2026

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Justice Andre Mendonca authorized Federal Police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for helping businessman Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes influence the health ministry to obtain a cannabidiol medication contract.
Investigators will examine whether Lulinha gave Antunes’ firms access to officials for the contract.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on the Inteligencia Ltda. podcast he will not protect his son.

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Justice Andre Mendonca authorized Federal Police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for helping businessman Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes influence the health ministry to obtain a cannabidiol medication contract.
Investigators will examine whether Lulinha gave Antunes’ firms access to officials for the contract.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on the Inteligencia Ltda. podcast he will not protect his son.