Governor of SP has been appointed as one of the main potential right-wing candidates, especially in the face of the ineligibility of former President Jair Bolsonaro
The national president of the Liberal Party (PL), said that the governor of, (Republicans), pledged to join the PL if he decides to compete in the Presidency of the Republic in 2026. The statement reinforces political articulations aiming at presidential succession and positions Tarcisio as a central name in the Brazilian right scenario.
According to Costa Neto, the promise was made on more than one occasion. “Tarcisio has already stated, had a dinner with him a year and a half ago, and he said,” If I am a candidate, I go to the PL, “said the party leader.
The guarantee would have been reiterated at a more recent meeting with other heads of state executives. “At dinner with the governors, in front of five governors, he said:” I am a candidate for governor, but if I am a candidate for president, I go to the PL, “added Valdemar.
PL President’s statements occur at a time of intense movement behind the scenes. Tarcísio de Freitas has been appointed as one of the main potential right-wing candidates, especially in the face of the former president’s ineligibility (PL). Tarcisio himself has admitted internally the possibility of competing for the Planalto Palace, although publicly maintains focus on the administration of the State of São Paulo. The pressure for him to assume a national candidacy has grown among Centrão leaders.
Valdemar Costa Neto indicated that a definition of Tarcisio’s political future and its possible PL affiliation should occur by the end of the year. This movement is seen as a strategic step of the party to guarantee a competitive name in the 2026 presidential dispute, with the approval of Jair Bolsonaro, who, according to Valdemar, will choose the acronym candidate if he cannot revert his ineligibility.
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