Brazil elections: Candidates intensify campaigns in Maranhão and Paraíba

Political campaigning intensifies across several Brazilian states. In Maranhão, gubernatorial candidate Orleans Brandão (MDB) has been conducting visits to municipalities like Nina Rodrigues and Matões do Norte to consolidate local political alliances and announce infrastructure commitments, including water treatment plants. Meanwhile, Felipe Camarão (PT) has emphasized his alignment with President Lula's social inclusion policies and has criticized Eduardo Braide (PSD) by linking Braide's Senate ally to the January 8th events.

In Paraíba, the race for the governorship is active with candidates Efraim Filho (PL), Cícero Lucena, Lucas Ribeiro, and Pedro Coutinho following diverse campaign schedules involving meetings with industrial centers and local assemblies. Efraim Filho has also held large-scale rallies in Campina Grande alongside Mayor Bruno Cunha Lima to demonstrate regional strength.