The governor of Sao Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas (Republicans), said on Monday (12) that he does not believe in a right without former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL). The statement was made during an event organized by the Sphere Group in New York, where the governor was asked about the future of the Brazilian right and the electoral plans for 2026.
“There is no right without Bolsonaro,” said Tarcisio, who avoided deepening electoral discussions, arguing that he is still early to deal with the matter. “It’s very early, a year left and little to the election, I have to think now about delivering results,” added the governor.
Speech reinforces Tarcisio’s political bond with Bolsonaro, even after the. The governor had previously appointed that, if Bolsonaro is not a candidate, he will be willing to support another right -wing candidacy, highlighting his commitment to strengthen the conservative field.
Last week, Tarcisio also denied rumors that he would leave the government of Sao Paulo to run for the presidency. “I want to stay in São Paulo, the state that hugged me,” he said during an event promoted by Bradesco.
Although he is seen as a rising figure on the Brazilian right, Tarcisio faces challenges in voting intention for the presidency. In an atlasintel survey, the, while President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) leads with 41.6%.
However, the scenario is more favorable for Tarcisio in São Paulo. According to Datafolha, it is pointed out as and would win any opponent in a possible second round.
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