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Paraná gubernatorial debate marked by Sergio Moro's absence
The first televised debate for the 2026 Paraná gubernatorial election, organized by TV Bandeirantes, was marked by the absence of Senator Sergio Moro (PL). Moro declined to participate, describing the debate format as a 'cockfight' and alleging a 'combined game' between the PT and PSD to target his candidacy. His absence drew sharp criticism from opponents, with Requião Filho (PDT) calling him a 'fugitive' and Sandro Alex (PSD) labeling him 'cowardly.'
During the debate, Sandro Alex and Requião Filho clashed over several key issues. Alex defended the current administration's policies, including the privatization of the energy company Copel and the expansion of the civic-military school model. Requião Filho criticized the privatization of Copel, suggesting it harmed the state's economic influence, and proposed reviewing the civic-military school model, which he characterized as 'propaganda' rather than a pedagogical tool.
Recent polling shows a competitive race. A Quaest survey places Moro in the lead with 39%, followed by Requião Filho at 18%. Meanwhile, an Índice poll conducted after party conventions shows Moro at 35.3%, with Sandro Alex in second place at 27.6% and Requião Filho at 19.5%.
Entities
Copel · MDB · PSD · Paraná · Rafael Greca · Requião Filho · Sandro Alex · Sergio Moro · TV Bandeirantes
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sandro Alex (PSD) defended the privatization of Copel and the current state administration. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · contraponto.jor.br
- [DISPUTED] An Índice poll shows Sergio Moro leading with 35.3% and Sandro Alex in second with 27.6%. folhadolitoral.com.br · p1news.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Requião Filho (PDT) proposed reviewing the civic-military school model. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Quaest poll shows Sergio Moro leading the race for Governor of Paraná with 39%. br.paipee.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sandro Alex (PSD) promised to expand the civic-military school model. www.tribunapr.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Requião Filho (PDT) criticized the privatization of Copel. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · contraponto.jor.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Sergio Moro (PL) announced his absence from the TV Bandeirantes debate. www.tribunapr.com.br · br.paipee.com · estadodoparana.com · www.dgabc.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sergio Moro (PL) claimed the debate was a 'combined game' between the PT and PSD to attack him. br.paipee.com · estadodoparana.com · www.dgabc.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · jovempan.com.br