Pre-candidate for the government of SP spoke at the Perseu Abramo Foundation, in São Paulo, on Friday (May 8)
The pre-candidate for the government of São Paulo, (PT), defended, on Friday (May 8, 2026), the need for the left to expand its capacity for dialogue with society in the face of the advance of the right and the crisis of neoliberalism. The statement was given during participation in.
According to Haddad, the crisis of capitalism and open globalization in 2008 created a “field of possibilities” which, according to him, has been used more by the right than by progressive sectors. The former minister stated that speeches “dew” have quickly gained traction on social media and in public debate.
“The shallow discourse of the extreme right, with a well-made counterpoint, gives way, because it is not sustainable. But it needs to be built”declared the former Minister of Finance.
HADDAD CITES DIFFICULTIES
Haddad also said that the left faces difficulties in competing for political space in a mostly conservative National Congress. According to him, “nearly 80%” of congressmen think differently than the federal government. The pre-candidate stated that the president (PT) managed to maintain political competitiveness even in the face of an unfavorable correlation of forces.
During his speech, the former minister defended that the Perseu Abramo Foundation should act as a space for theoretical reflection, political training and intellectual production for the PT. He suggested expanding access projects to classical and contemporary bibliography, including translations of works not yet available in Portuguese.
Philosopher Marilena Chaui also participated in the event and defended that the foundation should deepen debates on social movements, democracy and rights. The professor stated that social movements are at risk of fragmenting into isolated identity agendas and defended greater coordination between different social sectors.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLITICS
Haddad also addressed the impact of social networks and artificial intelligence on the political debate. According to him, the left spent years “catching” on digital platforms while conservative groups dominated technological tools and content promotion.
“Don’t think that we lose on the networks just because we don’t know how to use the tool. It’s because they master this technology”he stated.
The former minister also cited China and the United States when discussing models for developing artificial intelligence. For Haddad, Brazil needs to debate ways of using technology to expand access to knowledge and strengthen political communication.
At another point in his speech, Haddad criticized the management of the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas. According to him, there is a distance “absurd” between the reality of the São Paulo government and the perception presented by the press.
“The size of the setback is no smaller than what Bolsonaro represented at the federal level”declared the pre-candidate.
