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Adilson Pires launches Rio de Janeiro state deputy pre‑candidacy with Eduardo Paes backing
On Saturday, July 18, the Bangu Atlético Clube venue in Rio’s West Zone hosted the launch of Adilson Pires (PT) ’s pre‑candidacy for Rio de Janeiro state deputy. The event was attended by several progressive leaders, most notably Rio mayor Eduardo Paes, federal deputy Benedita da Silva, federal deputy Pedro Paulo and acting mayor Eduardo Cavaliere.
Speakers called for a renewal of the state legislature (Alerj) and highlighted the need to strengthen the political base of President Luiz Inácio Lula. They discussed public‑security, health, education and economic‑development priorities, while Paes stressed the importance of tighter cooperation between state and federal governments and framed Pires’s candidacy as essential for that partnership.
The gathering underscored the strategic effort to build a cohesive bloc in the state legislature that can support Lula’s agenda and deliver investments to Rio de Janeiro’s municipalities.