Cleitinho again seeks to be MG candidate after changing mind thrice; party denies

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo has once again expressed his desire to run for governor of Minas Gerais, marking at least his third change of mind on the matter. The senator interrupted the national convention of the Republicanos party on Tuesday to declare his renewed candidacy, a move that reportedly caused significant embarrassment.

The unexpected declaration was met with disapproval from the party's national leadership. Marcos Pereira, the national president of the Republicanos and a federal deputy, reprimanded Azevedo for his indecisiveness and the disruption caused during the convention. The party had seemingly moved past Azevedo's previous withdrawals.

Azevedo's fluctuating stance has created internal friction within the Republicanos party. His repeated shifts in intention highlight a potential lack of consensus or strategic planning regarding their gubernatorial candidate in Minas Gerais, leaving the party in an awkward position.