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Minas Gerais gubernatorial candidates debate state debt and fiscal policy
Candidates for the Minas Gerais governorship participated in a series of debates, focusing on the state's fiscal crisis and public debt. A central point of contention was the Propag program, a federal debt renegotiation initiative. Candidate Alexandre Kalil criticized the program, claiming it could result in a R$ 165 billion fiscal impact and leave the state 'ungovernable.'
Other major topics included tax exemptions, with Cleitinho Azevedo noting that the state provides nearly R$ 26 billion in incentives to large companies. Incumbent Mateus Simões defended the current debt management, stating payments align with available cash flow. The debates also covered public safety, mining, and the privatization of state companies like Cemig.
Political alliances are shifting as the 2026 election approaches. Flávio Bolsonaro expressed support for Cleitinho Azevedo for the presidency while reaffirming Flávio Roscoe as the PL party's candidate for the Minas Gerais governorship. This follows a breakdown in previous agreements between the PL and Cleitinho's party.
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Alexandre Kalil · Band Minas · Cleitinho Azevedo · Flávio Roscoe · Gabriel Azevedo · Mateus Simões · Minas Gerais · Propag
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Senator Cleitinho Azevedo described the approval of Propag as a 'necessary evil' similar to chemotherapy. www.infomoney.com.br · br.paipee.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Candidate Gabriel Azevedo proposed creating an independent agency to monitor public spending and review corporate subsidies. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cleitinho Azevedo stated that the Minas Gerais government provides nearly R$ 26 billion in tax exemptions. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · cbn.globo.com · www.destaknewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Candidate Patrus Ananias did not attend the debate to participate in a campaign event with President Lula in São Paulo. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasildefato.com.br · cbn.globo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Incumbent Mateus Simões defended the current debt agreement, stating the state pays according to available cash flow. www.infomoney.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · cbn.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alexandre Kalil stated that the Propag program has made Minas Gerais ungovernable. www.infomoney.com.br · www.brasildefato.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alexandre Kalil claims the Propag program will cause a R$ 165 billion fiscal impact in Minas Gerais over five years. www.infomoney.com.br · www.brasildefato.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Candidate Flávio Roscoe intends to lead the Minas Gerais parliamentary delegation to Brasília to renegotiate the state debt. www.infomoney.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br