A spokesman from Instituto Lula stated that the ex-president's activities were legal. The institute expressed surprise at the investigation, calling it unjustified. Lower house President Eduardo Cunha predicted worsening political crisis, and was later accused of accepting a bribe, which he denied. The political and economic crises are affecting the government's popularity and ability to govern. The probe into Lula could further destabilize the political situation.
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