Haddad: Governor Tarcísio Sets Bad Example Criticizing Supreme Court

Former minister Fernando Haddad, a pre-candidate for governor of São Paulo, sharply criticized current Governor Tarcísio de Freitas for his reaction to the conviction of Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The Supreme Federal Court found Eduardo Bolsonaro guilty of coercion in the course of proceedings. Haddad stated that Freitas errs in criticizing the court's decision, calling it a "bad example." He argued that Bolsonaro's actions, which he described as "conspiring against national sovereignty" and causing "total embarrassment" to Supreme Court ministers, negatively impacted São Paulo's economy. "His failure to understand that Eduardo's stance harmed the state he governs is a very big mistake," Haddad asserted, emphasizing that Bolsonaro "needs to answer for his irresponsibility."

"It is classified as a crime. How can you disregard Brazilian legislation and not apply the penalty provided by law? In my opinion, the governor of São Paulo sets a bad example by criticizing the Justice system in this case," Haddad declared to journalists after an event at PUC-SP. Freitas had previously called the conviction "unjust."

The discussion also briefly touched upon Haddad's vice-presidential running mate for the upcoming election, with Haddad reporting a meeting with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and expressing hope for a swift resolution to the ongoing uncertainty. Haddad participated in a debate on economic development and democracy, where he presented a historical thesis on Brazil's economic development challenges, linking them to the country's founding class structures and subsequent institutional instability when faced with democratic challenges.