 President Lula has said Mr. Millet, a right-wing economist and former television personality, had repeatedly made unacceptable comments during his election campaign. An outspoken critic of left-wing governments in the region, Mr. Millet described Mr. Lula da Silva as a communist and corrupt. The Brazilian president spent a year and a half in prison for corruption, but the charges were dismissed on appeal. He was released and was allowed to run for office again.