Tarcísio de Freitas launches São Paulo re‑election bid, backs Flávio Bolsonaro FAST-MOVING

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

• [● 2 SOURCES] The PSD opened a campaign headquarters in the former Edifício Joelma in central São Paulo. (PSD campaign setup)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro hired publicist Duda Lima to lead his presidential campaign strategy. (existing)
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Supreme Court authorized an investigation into Lulinha for alleged influence‑peddling. (Judicial action)
• [● 2 SOURCES] The PSD confirmed Gilberto Kassab as the vice‑presidential candidate on the ticket headed by Ronaldo Caiado. (PSD announcement)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Duda Lima previously coordinated Jair Bolsonaro’s 2022 campaign communications. (campaign background)
• [● 5 SOURCES] Ronaldo Caião described the Lulinha case as a “monarchy disguised as a republic, where the king protects the prince”. (existing)
• [● 2 SOURCES] Aldo Rebelo was appointed political coordinator of Ronaldo Caião’s presidential campaign. (existing)
• [● 2 SOURCES] The PSD aims to expand its base among interior São Paulo mayors and economic sectors through Gilberto Kassab’s network. (existing)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarcísio de Freitas and Flávio Bolsonaro appeared together at the PL convention at Pacaembu stadium. (Event footage)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarcísio de Freitas plans to avoid joint campaign events with Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo’s capital and metropolitan area due to the senator’s high rejection ratings. (Tarcísio de Freitas campaign staff)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro negotiated a US$24 million (about R$134 million) financing with Daniel Vorcaro for the film “Dark Horse”. (Flávio Bolsonaro)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro, Tarcísio de Freitas and Duda Lima met on 31 July to finalize campaign details. (Flávio Bolsonaro)