Pernambuco governor Raquel Lyra and João Campos rally support in the Sertão ahead of elections

Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) and pre‑candidate João Campos (PSB) have intensified campaigning in Pernambuco’s Sertão region, visiting municipalities such as Petrolina, Sertânia and Mirandiba. Lyra delivered the Dom Avelar residential complex, adding 200 homes under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, while Campos highlighted health investments, including expanding oncological care in Serra Talhada.

The political marathon organized by the Frente Popular has drawn dozens of local leaders, with Senate pre‑candidate Marília Arraes endorsing the Campos‑Humberto Costa ticket at a rally in Sertânia. The events coincided with traditional June‑July festa junina celebrations, reinforcing the candidates’ presence among rural voters.

Meanwhile, intra‑party negotiations are reshaping major party slates after the São João festivals. The Liberal Party (PL) and the Federação União Progressista are debating Senate and gubernatorial nominations, with figures such as Miguel Coelho, Eduardo da Fonte, and Flávio Bolsonaro’s camp vying for candidacies. These discussions signal a competitive pre‑election environment as parties finalize their major‑ticket line‑ups.