Fernando Haddad says Lula and Alckmin push to resolve São Paulo 2026 election slate while criticizing state security co‑
Former finance minister and São Paulo gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad reported that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin have begun direct talks to settle the PT‑led coalition ticket for the 2026 São Paulo elections. He said the negotiations focus on the second Senate seat – with Simone Tebet widely expected – and the choice of a running‑mate, naming Márcio França and Marina Silva as contenders. Haddad noted that “the vice‑president is involved, he was at home this weekend; the president also called to talk.”
Haddad also condemned the state security secretary’s lack of cooperation with federal authorities in the new phase of Operation Carbono Oculto, a joint federal‑state effort targeting alleged PCC‑linked money‑laundering in the fuel market. He warned that “reneging cooperation with the Union on public security is another mistake of the state government,” emphasizing the need for shared intelligence and databases. Additionally, he criticized the Sabesp privatization plan, claiming water tariffs are rising instead of falling and highlighting growing consumer complaints.