The governor of Goiás, (), kicks the 2026 presidential succession and launches his pre-candidacy to the Planalto next Friday (4) in a scenario that includes internal divisions in his own party and distrust of the Bolsanist voter.
At 75, the Goian who ascended to politics as a founder of UDR (ruralist democratic union) and was a staunch opposing the petist governments, now tries to cling to enter the presidential dispute for the second time – the first, when he was 10th.
In his second term with governor of Goiás, Caiado wants to enjoy the vacuum on the right with the ineligibility of the former president (), to guide topics such as public security and act as a counterpoint to the Government (PT).
The way to the ballot box, however, will not be easy. The first challenge overcomes the unit around its presidential project-part of the party’s bench supports the Lula administration, and another portion remains true to former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The Lulista wing is led by the ministers (tourism) and (communications), as well as the president of, the political godfather of Minister Waldez Góes (national integration).
Bolsonaro’s allies include governors Mauro Mendes (Mato Grosso), Wilson Lima (Amazonas) and Marcos Rocha (Rondônia), as well as part of the councils in the House and Senate. The expectation is the absence of the leaders of the two wings at the launch of the pre-candidacy.
About 5,000 people were mobilized for the act in. At the time, Caiado will be awarded a title of Bahian citizen and a commendation of July 2, both proposals when the today’s mayor of Salvador, Bruno Reis (União Brasil), was a deputy.
The organization of the event was preceded by internal pressures in União Brasil. The alcohumbre group, which in February signaled support for Lula in an act in Amapá, worked to empty the participation of parliamentarians in the event.
O timing It is also criticized by the scholarship wing-the act will be the week following receipt (Attorney General’s Office) by the Supreme Court (STF) that made Bolsonaro defendant on charges of joining the central nucleus of one.
Even the choice of the solemnity site was a reason for clash. There was pressure on it in the Legislative Assembly, with a more institutional character. But the choice of Salvador Convention Center prevailed.
On Tuesday (25), in the face of news about a possible postponement of the act, Caiado went to social networks to reaffirm that this would be maintained.
“I know that my opposition stance to the PT government bothers those who are in power, but that does not shake my convictions. I am determined to present a switching platform to Brazil,” he said.
The kickoff for pre-campaign also happens when União Brasil negotiates a party federation with the PP.
Caiado classified the union of parties as “a shot in the foot” for generating internal conflicts, but the subtitles of the subtitles advance in the negotiations. President of the PP, Senator Ciro Nogueira, said there is no discomfort with the launch of the pre-candidacy.
“There is no discomfort, I have great admiration for Governor Caiado,” says Nogueira, quoting Senator Tereza Cristina (PP-MS), Minister of Agriculture in the Bolsonaro government, as a possible candidate for her party.
In reserve, part of the Union Brazil bench says it considers the debate on presidential succession premature, cite the federation negotiations and defend caution amid a scenario of uncertainty of the right field.
Even ineligible, Bolsonaro reaffirmed candidate for the presidency. The Governors (Republicans), from, Ratinho Júnior (PSD), from Paraná, and (Novo), from Minas Gerais, move as.
In União Brasil, Tarcisio is seen as the only one that could make Caiado back back on behalf of the unit. In case of spraying, the governor of Goiás is expected to maintain the candidacy.
Caiado will have just over a year gain visibility and breathtaking in the surveys. In February, the governor even announced that he would compose a plate with country singer Gusttavo Lima, but lost the asset after the artist.
Another challenge will be to overcome the distrust of a slice of the electorate who supported Bolsonaro in the last presidential elections. Caiado has a recent history of clashes with Bolsonaro, which to this day generates reactions from pockets against Goian Governor.
Both arrived at the beginning of the pandemic when Caiado, who is a doctor, criticized Bolsonaro’s statements about the health crisis.
In 2024, they starred in a new clash in the dispute between the City of Goiânia. In rally, Bolsonaro for the pandemic posture. Caiado replied and, after the victory of his ally at the polls, said the.
Allies minimize the clashes: “There were disagreements, but friction is born in politics. The right must come together and Caiado is root right,” says Deputy Valdir, vice president of União Brasil in Goiás.
