São Paulo governor and secretary face growing friction over party recruitment

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and his Government Secretary Gilberto Kassab are experiencing escalating tensions, with speculation of Kassab's imminent departure from the administration. The rift stems from Kassab's efforts to expand his party, the PSD, by recruiting mayors and deputies from allied parties, causing political instability for Freitas. Freitas is also reportedly unhappy with pressure to select Kassab as his running mate for re-election. The article details Kassab's alleged use of his government influence to bolster the PSD, leading to friction with other parties and Freitas himself.