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Political and institutional developments in Paraíba

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Following the 2026 elections, political leaders in Paraíba have focused on mobilizing support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Local representatives, including Councilwoman Valéria Aragão, emphasized economic growth and social vulnerability programs to strengthen the president’s position. State Deputy Francisca Motta addressed the Legislative Assembly to review election results, noting that allies surpassed one million votes in the state. She highlighted the success of Hugo Motta, Nabor Wanderley, and Olívia Motta, noting that the latter achieved the highest vote count for a woman in the history of the state legislature. In João Pessoa, Mayor Leo Bezerra has introduced several administrative and cultural initiatives. A initiatives, including a technical cooperation agreement was signed with the Tribunal de Justiça da Paraíba (TJPB) to promote the consensual resolution of conflicts involving the municipal administration. Cultural efforts include and the revitalization of Largo de Nossa Senhora da Penha and the establishment of the Feira de Artistas Pretas e Pretos. Penha. Governor Lucas Ribeiro has reaffirmed his commitment to working with Mayor Bezerra and has focused heavily on the Unified Health System (SUS). During a plenary session titled ‘Defesa do SUS’, Ribeiro emphasized the necessity of (SUS), emphasizing partnerships with President Lula to expand healthcare services, specifically citing initiatives like Opera Paraíba and Coração Paraibano. Regarding the political landscape, the re-elected Governor Ribeiro characterized the 2026 presidential election as a deeply divided and unpredictable contest, noting polling that indicates a technical tie. Lula. While his Ribeiro’s party (PP) declared support for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Ribeiro maintained his personal support for President Lula, citing a partnership that has provided over R$ 2 billion to the state for infrastructure and healthcare. More recently, Ribeiro petitioned the Regional Electoral Court of Paraíba (TRE-PB) following reports of public transportation failures in João Pessoa during state investments. During the second round of the 2026 presidential elections. runoff, Paraíba senators participated in the voting process, including Daniella Ribeiro (PP), Efraim Filho (PL), and Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (MDB), alongside João Azevêdo (PSB), who was elected to the Senate in the first round. In João Pessoa, Efraim Filho expressed confidence in a victory for Flávio Bolsonaro, citing a “desire for change among voters” and right-wing mobilization. In Campina Grande, Veneziano Vital do Rêgo characterized the race as “highly competitive.”

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