Tarcísio, Zema, Caiado and Ratinho Jr.: Who disputes the leadership of the right without Bolsonaro
Tarcísio, Zema, Caiado and Ratinho Jr.: Who disputes the leadership of the right without Bolsonaro
Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL )’s problems with the court have made room for other actors to dispute the right-wing political leadership
The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), is seen as a favorite by Centrão parties
Romeu Zema (Novo), governor of Minas Gerais, launched pre-candidacy and tries to occupy the vacuum left by the former president
Ronaldo Caiado (União Brasil), who rules Goiás, bets on hard speech against Lula and seeks support at Agro and Congress
In Paraná, Governor Ratinho Jr. (PSD) maintains approximation with entrepreneurs and repeats criticism of legal insecurity in the country
The four have already appeared together at market and agro events, signaling that they see themselves as presidential
Tarcísio carries the Bolsonarist seal, but tries to expand autonomy and dialogue with the financial market
Eduardo Bolsonaro’s messages reveal distrust about the Paulista Governor
Carlos Bolsonaro also attacked governors, calling them “rats” and “opportunists”
Despite criticism, Tarcisio, Zema, Caiado and Ratinho Jr. avoid direct confrontation with Bolsonaro’s sons
Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the absence of the governors in a Bolsonarist act, calling it “strategic error”
Centrão articulates Tarcisio as a viable option in 2026, even in the face of pressure from the Bolsonaro family
The governors defend the union of the right against Lula and speak of political renewal. They have already gathered to tune criticism to the Lula government and the STF
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