Tarcísio’s deputy, Ramuth also criticized the Lula Government’s public security projects
The vice-governor of São Paulo, Felício Ramuth (PSD), harshly criticized the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the area of public security – an issue that should be central in the 2026 electoral debate – and said that Ricardo Lewandowski was the worst Minister of Justice and Public Security in the history of Brazil.
For Ramuth, public security is currently the main concern of Brazilian voters and the left does not present concrete proposals to combat the rise of crime. The statements were made during the Dinner with Businessmen, held in the capital of São Paulo by the consultancy firm Mercado e Opinião.
Although he said he respects the former minister of the Federal Supreme Court, the vice-governor was harsh in evaluating his time in the Lula government, pointing out flaws in the conduct of security policies. Still on the topic, Ramuth disagreed with the assessment that Goiás is safer than São Paulo, arguing that comparisons need to take into account factors such as population density, urban complexity and territorial extension.
Lula alongside organized crime
During his speech, the vice-governor recalled episodes involving Favela do Moinho, located in the central region of São Paulo. The area is identified by security forces as dominated by drug trafficking and was the target of police operations ordered by governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans). Ramuth stated that, given these episodes, President Lula would have positioned himself “on the side of organized crime”.
Expectation for 2027
Finally, Ramuth said he hopes that, in 2027, a center-right government will take charge of the country. At the event, there were also mentions of leaders such as governors Ronaldo Caiado (GO) and Ratinho Júnior (PR), highlighted as relevant names in the political field. The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, had confirmed his presence at the dinner, but did not attend. The statements took place in front of businesspeople and political leaders in the capital of São Paulo.
