Governor Celina Leão (PP) announced a federal-state agreement worth more than R$6 billion [1] to support the Banco de Brasília (BRB).
The deal aims to resolve a financial crisis at the state-owned bank while Leão navigates a complex political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.
During an interview with CNN Brasil broadcast on July 17, Leão said the agreement is a turning point for the region. "É uma virada de página para o DF," she said [1]. The funding is intended to stabilize the institution after a period of volatility and leadership disputes.
Leão, who assumed the governorship on March 30, 2026 [2], also addressed her relationship with former governor Ibaneis Rocha (MDB). The two leaders have faced reports of political rupture linked to the "Master case," though Leão has maintained a public stance of respect toward Rocha's recent decisions.
Regarding Rocha's withdrawal from a Senate bid, Leão said she declined to speculate on the specifics. "Só ele sabe a motivação verdadeira," she said [3].
The governor criticized previous administrative choices regarding the bank's leadership. Referring to a former BRB president who was arrested by the Federal Police, Leão said that Rocha erred in the appointment [4].
Leão used the interview to outline her broader plans for the Distrito Federal. She emphasized the need for stability and transparency in public administration to ensure the region's growth. The governor's strategy involves balancing the financial recovery of BRB with the political demands of her party and the expectations of the electorate in a critical election year.
“"É uma virada de página para o DF."”
The stabilization of BRB is critical because the bank serves as a primary financial engine for the Distrito Federal. By securing a multi-billion-real agreement, Leão attempts to insulate the regional economy from the fallout of previous leadership failures. However, her public critique of Ibaneis Rocha's appointments suggests a strategic distancing from the former governor as she establishes her own political identity and viability for the 2026 electoral cycle.
