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PT officially backs Haddad as São Paulo governor candidate in event with Lula and Alckmin

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Workers' Party (PT) officially nominated former minister Fernando Haddad as its candidate for the São Paulo state government.
  • The party also approved a coalition with the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), whose vice-candidate is Márcio França.
  • President Lula and Vice President Alckmin attended the convention, highlighting the political alliance.

The Workers' Party (PT) has officially endorsed former minister Fernando Haddad as its candidate for the São Paulo state government in the upcoming October elections. This significant endorsement occurred at the party's state convention in Campinas, a historic first for the PT, which chose to hold a major candidate nomination event in the state's interior.

The party also formalized its coalition with the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB). Márcio França, a former minister and governor, will serve as Haddad's running mate. The PSB's pre-candidate for the Senate, Simone Tebet, was also present, underscoring the broad alliance. The convention saw the participation of key political figures, including President Lula (PT) and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), signaling strong support for the ticket.

It is not possible to have a president of the Republic who articulates, who plots against Brazil, who goes after taxation to destroy [Brazilian] industry. These people are not harming an ideology, they are harming a people, a nation.

— Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeCriticizing U.S. tariffs and perceived actions against Brazil's industrial sector.

During the convention, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change delivered remarks criticizing the U.S. government's intervention in Brazil's economy, specifically referencing new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. She argued that such actions harm the Brazilian people and industry, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty and democracy. The minister also praised President Lula's efforts in combating deforestation, noting a significant reduction in the first half of the year.

Haddad faces a challenging race in São Paulo, a state the PT has never governed. Recent polls indicate Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) holds a substantial lead. The PT's campaign strategy includes extensive travel throughout the state's interior, a region historically resistant to the party, aiming to overcome this obstacle and secure a place in the second round of elections.

It is not possible to give up sovereignty, it is not possible to give up democracy.

— Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeDefending national sovereignty in response to foreign economic policies.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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