Douglas Ruas launches campaign walk in Belford Roxo, vows state‑wide reforms

Douglas Ruas Belford Roxo Rio de Janeiro governor race campaign walk direct citizen channel

On June 28, 2026, Douglas Ruas, the pre‑candidate for governor of Rio de Janeiro, led a campaign walk through the Areia Branca market in Belford Roxo, Baixada Fluminense. He met residents, market traders and local business owners, hearing concerns about public security, urban infrastructure and job creation.

Ruas was accompanied by Senate pre‑candidate Márcio Canella, mayor Mariana Canella, Union Brasil national president Antônio Rueda and other regional political leaders. He stressed the need for a direct channel with citizens, stating, “Está provado que é possível fazer sim manter uma linha direta com a população, assim como foi feito em Belford Roxo, e conseguir resultados incríveis. Assim colocamos o trabalhador em primeiro lugar… Agora, nós vamos levar essa transformação para todo o estado do Rio, ouvindo o trabalhador.”

After the market tour, Ruas headed a convoy of supporters along the main avenues of Belford Roxo, reinforcing his promise to extend the local‑level approach to the entire state.