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MDB party splits support between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula

The MDB party is divided regarding its support for the second round of the Brazilian presidential election. National president Baleia Rossi announced that 17 of the party's 27 state directories have officially declared support for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). This majority support is primarily concentrated in the South, Southeast, and Center-West regions.

In contrast, 10 state directories from the North and Northeast regions have declared their support for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). These directories, which include Amazonas, Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Pará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Paraíba, and Rondônia, cited the need to defend democracy and ensure the continuity of social programs such as Bolsa Família and ProUni.

Individual political leaders within the party have also expressed distinct views. For example, Bahia state deputy Rogério Andrade reaffirmed his support for Lula, while former mayor Miguel Coelho declared support for Flávio Bolsonaro. The internal split highlights a lack of national consensus within the MDB as the October 25 election approaches.

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Baleia Rossi · Brazil · Douglas Ruas · Eduardo Paes · Erika Hilton · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · MDB · Rio de Janeiro · Tarcísio de Freitas · Tribunal Regional Eleitoral do Rio de Janeiro

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