The candidate for governor of Rio Grande do Sul Luciano Zucco (PL-RS), linked to Bolsonaroism, harshly criticized the current state government, led by Eduardo Leite (PSD), and his successor, Lieutenant Governor Gabriel Souza (MDB). Zucco accuses that there was a lack of coordination with the federal government and that the response to the disaster caused by rains in the state was insufficient. The candidate also states that Leite did not prioritize the state during his years in office because he attempted to run for President in 2022 and again this year.
In the electoral race, Zucco appears in a technical tie with former state deputy Juliana Brizola (PDT), who runs on the ticket supported by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Zucco acts as a platform in the state for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (PL), reinforcing the connection with Bolsonaroism.
As the main banner of his campaign, Zucco points to public security as a priority. He advocates for the state's adherence to security policies that would be aligned with what he considers a successful management model, although the article does not specify in detail what these policies would be.
The Datafolha poll mentioned in the article shows the competitive scenario of the presidential election, with candidates having conducted interviews on TV Globo. The article also references a decade since the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, mentioning politicians who chose that path and who now receive Lula's support in the current election.
