Rio Verde Mayor Endorses Gracinha Caiado's Senate Bid
Rio Verde mayor Wellington Carrijo publicly declared his support for Gracinha Caiado, the first lady of Goiás and member of União Brasil, in her pre‑candidacy for the Federal Senate. Carrijo praised Caiado’s work alongside Governor Ronaldo Caiado and said her election would continue the state‑wide transformation.
The endorsement was echoed by former Rio Verde mayor Paulo do Vale and state deputy Lucas do Vale (PSD), who highlighted the expansion of the Goiás Social program in Rio Verde and the political alliance between the Valle family and the Caiado administration. Gracinha Caiado thanked the supporters and reiterated her commitment to advancing social assistance and investments for the southwest region of Goiás if elected.