Miguel Coelho Gains Senate Endorsement from Petrolina Mayor Simão Durando

Petrolina mayor Simão Durando (Union Brazil) publicly backed former mayor Miguel Coelho’s candidacy for the Senate, urging that Pernambuco should have an interior representative in the upper house. Durando highlighted Coelho’s administrative experience, dialogue skills and knowledge of the state’s diverse regions – Sertão, Agreste, Zona da Mata and the metropolitan area – saying, “Pernambuco deserves a senator who knows the interior.” The endorsement aligns Coelho with Governor Raquel Lyra’s ticket and is part of a broader push to amplify the voice of the state’s interior in Brasília.

Durando’s statement came via social media as political alliances for the 2026 elections intensify, emphasizing the need for a Senate seat that reflects the interests of the Sertão and other regional constituencies.