Health minister names five Lula allies for São Paulo 2026 elections

diariodocentrodomundo.com.br (Portuguese)

Health Minister Alexandre Padilha stated that five Lula government members could contest elections in São Paulo in 2026. Padilha identified Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, Environment Minister Marina Silva, Entrepreneurship Minister Márcio França, and Planning Minister Simone Tebet as potential candidates. He cited their strong 2022 election performances in the state. The minister emphasized that this "team of five" is capable of playing a significant role in São Paulo's political landscape and defending President Lula's administration.


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