Pernambuco election campaigns begin with major candidates mobilizing

Pernambuco elections João Campos Raquel Lyra Ivan Moraes PSB vs PSOL

The official election campaign for the government of Pernambuco has commenced, marked by intense mobilization from the leading candidates. João Campos (PSB) concluded a 40-hour marathon across various regions, including the Sertão and Agreste, focusing his platform on healthcare promises such as the construction of four new hospitals.

Incumbent Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) also launched her reelection campaign, emphasizing ongoing infrastructure projects and health investments, such as the new Agreste Regional Hospital and the Caruaru airport. Meanwhile, Ivan Moraes (PSOL) confirmed his candidacy for governor despite reports of pressure from the PSB to withdraw in favor of a single candidate aligned with the national Lula administration. Moraes stated that the PSOL state executive resisted these attempts to maintain an independent political project.

Other regional candidates have also begun their movements, including Diogo Moraes (PSB) in the Agreste and Eduardo da Fonte (PP), who is campaigning for the Senate with support from Governor Lyra and local leaders, highlighting healthcare decentralization as a priority.

Entities

Ivan Moraes · João Campos · PSB · PSOL · Paula Coradi · Pernambuco · Raquel Lyra

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] PSOL national president Paula Coradi convened three meetings to discuss the candidacy situation.
[● 2 SOURCES] Ivan Moraes confirmed he will remain a candidate for the Governor of Pernambuco. www.leiaja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The PSB threatened to review support for Manuela D’Ávila’s Senate candidacy in Rio Grande do Sul if Moraes was not withdrawn.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ivan Moraes holds approximately 2% of the intention to vote in recent polls.
[● 2 SOURCES] The PSB attempted to pressure the PSOL to withdraw Moraes from the state election. www.leiaja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Internal division within the PSOL prevented a quorum for a formal vote on withdrawing the candidacy.