Renan Santos attacks Lula and Flávio, calls Moro 'vassal,' vows to 'kill whoever steals'

Presidential candidate Renan Santos, representing the Missão party, launched his campaign in São Paulo with a fiery speech that targeted both President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. However, Santos was quick to dismiss labels such as 'antipetista' and 'third way,' seeking to carve out his own political space.

During his address, Santos made a controversial promise regarding public safety, stating he would "kill whoever steals." This statement directly contradicts Brazil's constitution, which prohibits the death penalty for common crimes and cannot be altered even by constitutional amendment. He also directed harsh personal insults at his opponents, calling Flávio Bolsonaro "a fraud, weak, and corrupt," and later adding "mongoloid." Lula was referred to as a "senile drunkard," though Santos later apologized to the audience for the insults.

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Santos also criticized state governors for lacking leadership qualities and specifically targeted Senator Sérgio Moro, labeling him a "vassal." He accused Moro, a former justice minister under Jair Bolsonaro, of becoming a "slave" to those who dismantled the Lava Jato operation. Aroldo Medina, Santos's running mate, echoed the sentiment, comparing Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro to "old brooms" and vowing to "clean Brazil" if elected.

The campaign event, held at Komplexo Tempo in São Paulo, was also marked by its fundraising strategies. Tickets ranged from R$ 94 to R$ 7,000, and the party sold souvenirs, including a "luxury" book of proposals priced at R$ 7,000 and a flag for R$ 1,000. According to the party, these sales are intended to generate resources for the campaign. Santos currently polls at 7.8% in the latest Atlas/Bloomberg survey, placing him third behind Lula (49.2%) and Flávio Bolsonaro (42.9%).

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