Augusto Cury seeks economist team and alliance with Minas Gerais governor Zema for presidential bid
Augusto Cury, the Avante pre‑candidate for Brazil's presidency, said he will meet economist Marcos Lisboa on Friday, July 31, and wants a prominent economist of Lisboa’s stature to lead the economic program of his future government. He also listed other senior economists – Mansueto Almeida, Ilan Goldfajn, Armínio Fraga, Pérsio Arida and Edmar Bacha – as potential advisers.
Cury disclosed that he has spoken with Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema about forming a joint presidential ticket. The former governor could run as his vice‑candidate, and former central‑banker Aldo Rebelo was mentioned as another possible name on the slate. Zema, who has read Cury’s books, expressed enthusiasm for a united front focused on fiscal responsibility, entrepreneurship and reduced polarization.
Entities: Aldo Rebelo · Augusto Cury · Ilan Goldfajn · Marcos Lisboa · Romeu Zema
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former central‑banker Aldo Rebelo was mentioned as a possible name for the ticket. (Cury noted in an open letter.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cury suggested Romeu Zema could be his vice‑candidate. (Cury said in a statement.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cury discussed forming a joint presidential ticket with Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema. (Cury stated in a public note and interview.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cury wants a prominent economist like Marcos Lisboa to lead the economic area of his government program. (Cury said in interview.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cury named other senior economists – Mansueto Almeida, Ilan Goldfajn, Armínio Fraga, Pérsio Arida and Edmar Bacha – as potential advisers. (Cury said in interview.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marcos Lisboa confirmed he will talk with Cury but did not say if he will accept the role. (Lisboa told the reporter.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romeu Zema is a reader of Augusto Cury’s books. (Cury reported in his statement.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Augusto Cury will meet economist Marcos Lisboa on Friday, July 31. (Cury announced the meeting in an interview.)