Without space, leader of the PL talks with Novo, Podemos and PRTB – 06/12/2023 – Panel

Without space, the leader of the PL in the Senate, Carlos Portinho (PL), has been talking to Podemos, PRTB and Novo to assess whether to leave the party.

The parliamentarian wants to run for mayor of Rio de Janeiro next year, but has not yet managed to get the support of the party.

For Portinho, running for mayor is important even if he doesn’t win, to keep his name in evidence and, thus, have fewer mishaps in the re-election attempt in 2026. The parliamentarian inherited the position of Arolde de Oliveira, who died in 2020, and has not yet had his name tested at the polls.

In private conversations, the senator admitted to giving up in favor of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), recently vetoed by his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. Other politicians cited as an option by the group are former ministers Braga Netto (PL) and Eduardo Pazuello (PL), in addition to federal deputy Otoni de Paula (MDB).

Governor Cláudio Castro (PL), however, defends support for the state secretary of Health, Dr. Luizinho (PP). The group opposes Mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD), who will seek re-election.

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