Citing threats, Missão party advances convention, officially names Renan Santos presidential candidate

The Missão party has officially nominated Renan Santos, 42, as its presidential candidate, moving up its convention date out of concern for his safety. Santos stated he received threats from two criminal factions in Ceará, alongside intimidation from the PCC in São Paulo and the CV in Rio de Janeiro, prompting the early nomination to coincide with the Federal Police's security scheme activation.

This security operation, budgeted at R$ 95 million, involves up to 458 officers, armored vehicles, tactical teams, and anti-drone technology to protect presidential candidates. The convention also approved retired Military Police Lieutenant Colonel Aroldo Medina, 62, as the vice-presidential running mate. Medina, a 30-year veteran of the Military Brigade, has previously run for governor of Rio Grande do Sul and mayor of Canoas.

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It is a matter of survival.

During a virtual address, Santos emphasized that the extensive Federal Police protection was not a matter of cost-saving but "a matter of survival." Despite the early nomination, the Missão party will proceed with its public campaign launch on August 1st, where it will unveil the "Yellow Book," a document outlining its government platform.

The early nomination follows recent campaign disruptions. Last week, the Audio Rebel music venue in Rio de Janeiro canceled a performance by Limão Rosa, Santos's indie rock band, citing political reasons and a desire to avoid brand association with the candidate. Santos, who is the band's vocalist and guitarist, denounced the cancellation as "sabotage" driven by pressure from left-wing activists. In response, he held a free concert on Saturday that drew about 500 people to the Bar Bukowski, a traditional rock venue in Rio.

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