Haddad presents proposals for women in first campaign event for São Paulo governor

Fernando Haddad, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for governor of São Paulo, launched his campaign with a focus on proposals aimed at female voters. During his first official campaign event on Monday, Haddad walked through the center of the capital alongside his Senate candidates, former ministers Simone Tebet (PSB) and Marina Silva (Rede).

Haddad's platform includes specific measures to support women, such as expanding the operating hours of women's support centers. He also pledged to establish a communication channel connecting all public service bodies. This initiative aims to identify potential episodes of aggression before a formal complaint is filed, creating a "central" to diagnose early signs of abuse.

During the campaign walk, Marina Silva reported experiencing intimidation from an aggressive individual. She addressed the incident, stating, "But he didn't know that, in the face of love, hate retreats. I don't take a step back." Silva's remarks underscored a moment of tension during the otherwise focused campaign event.

Haddad also addressed a previous incident involving his driver and a police vehicle. While the Public Security Secretariat claims camera footage does not corroborate the driver's account, Haddad expressed confidence in his driver's testimony. "I have no interest in anything but the facts. If a worker I know, who is honest, says that the patrol car didn't just pass by, that it parked, I have no reason not to believe him," Haddad stated.

The campaign officially began on Sunday, August 16. Haddad had previously participated in the launch of Lula's presidential candidacy in São Bernardo do Campo. Polls indicate Haddad holds an advantage among female voters in São Paulo, though his main rival, Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), leads in the general public's preference.