DC dismisses Aldo Rebelo's candidacy despite Barbosa's withdrawal

The Democratic Christian party (DC) has definitively rejected Aldo Rebelo's presidential aspirations, even after former minister Joaquim Barbosa withdrew his own candidacy. Party president João Caldas stated that Rebelo is "zero option" and not on the party's agenda.

Rebelo had been vying for the presidential nomination, but the party's leadership had previously sidelined him to support Barbosa's candidacy. This move led to a rupture between Rebelo and Caldas, resulting in Rebelo's expulsion from the party. He was later reinstated through a lower court decision.

Caldas indicated that the party is actively seeking alliances to support a viable candidacy, acknowledging the challenges of campaigning across Brazil's vast territory. He noted that the convention calendar, which begins on July 20th and runs until August 5th, still allows for political maneuvering and potential coalition-building.

Barbosa's withdrawal, revealed on Friday, was contingent on the party securing adequate structure and political alliances. Caldas confirmed that these efforts are ongoing, suggesting that the situation remains fluid as the party works to solidify its presidential bid.

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Aldo is zero option. He was expelled, returned by a first-degree decision. Aldo is not on our agenda.