Tarcísio and Ricardo Nunes form a united front in São Paulo's pre-election campaign

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes and Governor Tarcísio de Freitas have significantly ramped up their joint public engagements, participating in 24 events together over the past month. Their shared agenda included inaugurating housing units, health centers, a police battalion, a veterinary hospital, and metro stations, alongside visits to ongoing construction projects and ceremonies.

This surge in collaborative appearances is widely interpreted as Mayor Nunes' way of repaying Governor Tarcísio for his decisive backing during the 2024 re-election campaign. Tarcísio, who had previously lost to Fernando Haddad in the 2022 gubernatorial election in São Paulo, has focused his efforts on public deliveries and appearances, particularly in the capital city.

The duo's joint activities kicked off on June 4th at the 34th March for Jesus event. Subsequently, on June 9th, Tarcísio accompanied Nunes to inaugurate municipal projects in the city's southern zone, including the UBS Cantinho do Céu, a preschool, and a housing complex with 374 units. Their recent joint appearance was the reinauguration of the Ibirapuera Olympic Stadium.

Nunes often refers to Tarcísio as an "older brother." While the governor was the mayor's main campaign supporter, former President Jair Bolsonaro notably did not endorse Nunes' campaign. The Tarcísio administration stated that joint agendas have been routine since early 2023, highlighting achievements like the capital's urban requalification, metro expansion, and integrated public safety programs.