Flávio Bolsonaro to attend convention backing Tarcísio de Freitas's São Paulo governor bid

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is set to attend the Republicanos party convention on August 1 in São Paulo, signaling strong support for Tarcísio de Freitas's candidacy for the state's governorship. The event, held at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium, will officially launch Freitas's campaign and introduce the party's slate of candidates for federal and state legislative positions.

The convention aims to solidify the alliance between Bolsonaro and Freitas, a key move in the competitive political landscape of Brazil's largest electoral district. Freitas, who was elected governor with the backing of former President Jair Bolsonaro, maintains his loyalty to the former president, which underpins his support for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential aspirations.

However, the political maneuvering extends beyond this alliance. The PSD party is actively trying to associate Tarcísio de Freitas with Ronaldo Caiado, the PSD's presidential candidate. This strategy, promoted by PSD national president Gilberto Kassab, has caused discomfort among Freitas's close circle, particularly as Caiado has recently been critical of Flávio Bolsonaro. Caiado has publicly dismissed Bolsonaro's presidential bid and criticized his proposal to postpone tax increases until after the elections, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding political dynamics.

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the candidate of Tarcísio for president is another. But whoever wins the election in São Paulo will be Caiado for president and Tarcísio for governor.