Lula: 'God Knew I'd Bring Water to Sertão'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's recent visit to Paraíba sparked controversy after he attributed the region's historical water scarcity to divine intervention. Speaking at an event in Cachoeira dos Índios celebrating the delivery of a new water infrastructure project as part of the new PAC (Growth Acceleration Program), Lula claimed, "God left the sertão without water because he knew I was going to be president of the Republic and that I was going to bring water here." This statement, while generating significant media attention, has been met with mixed reactions. The event, focused on the expansion of the São Francisco River integration project, marked a significant step in addressing the region's chronic water challenges. Earlier in the day, Lula signed an order to expand the project into four states during a visit to Salgueiro, Pernambuco. The new infrastructure promises to bring much-needed relief to the drought-stricken region. However, Lula's comments have raised questions about the role of faith and politics in addressing critical issues such as water scarcity.