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Gilberto Kassab claims Centrão supports Lula, sparking PSD internal tension
Gilberto Kassab, president of the PSD and vice-presidential candidate for Ronaldo Caiado, has sparked political tension by claiming that 'Centrão' parties are not neutral but are effectively supporting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection. Kassab also stated that Flávio Bolsonaro has 'zero' chance of winning the presidency, suggesting his primary asset is merely his lineage as Jair Bolsonaro's son.
In response to these remarks, Ronaldo Caiado explicitly denied any intention of supporting Lula in a potential second-round runoff. Caiado emphasized that his candidacy is dedicated to removing the PT from power and maintains a long history of opposition to the party. He characterized Kassab's comments as a misinterpretation of the party's stance.
Conversely, Flávio Bolsonaro and Senator Rogério Marinho criticized the PSD, accusing the party of acting as an auxiliary to the Lula administration. Marinho argued that the Caiado-Kassab ticket is a political performance designed to benefit the current government, noting that the PSD holds three ministerial positions under the PT.
Entities
Flávio Bolsonaro · Gilberto Kassab · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · PSD · Ronaldo Caiado
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Ronaldo Caiado's candidacy aims to remove the PT from power. www.infomoney.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro has zero chance of winning the presidency. correiodobrasil.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · jovempan.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kassab stated Flávio Bolsonaro's primary asset is being the son of Jair Bolsonaro. www.alagoas24horas.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro and Rogério Marinho accused the PSD of supporting the PT government. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br