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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
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The MDB directories in the North and Northeast support the continuity of programs like Bolsa Família and ProUni sitedaserra.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · horadopovo.com.br · www.ocafezinho.com · www.brasil247.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Daniella Ribeiro announced her support for Lula in the second round
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Paes announced he would reinforce his support for Lula after his defeat in Rio de Janeiro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Henrique Alves called for the MDB of Rio Grande do Norte to manifest support for Lula agorarn.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erika Hilton suggested she might leave PSOL for PT in 2027
- [● 2 SOURCES] Douglas Ruas was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro
- [● 17 SOURCES] Ten MDB state directories in the North and Northeast regions declared support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. sitedaserra.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · agorarn.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · horadopovo.com.br · +9 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The MDB support includes Amazonas, Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Pará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Paraíba, and Rondônia www.estadao.com.br · horadopovo.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The MDB national president announced that 17 state directories support Flávio Bolsonaro. www.jairsampaio.com · portaloinformante.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · jovempan.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The MDB party is split between supporting Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round. www.jairsampaio.com · portaloinformante.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · jovempan.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br · +7 more