Douglas Ruas, PL candidate for governor of Rio, minimized during a debate held by O GLOBO, CBN and Valor the loss of support from mayors who were initially close to his candidacy and who, in recent weeks, moved closer to former mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD). When questioned about the dismantling of the coalition presented in February, Ruas stated that his candidacy was not built on the support of mayors.
The candidate explained that he was invited by Flavio Bolsonaro himself to be a candidate, and that subsequently some parties that had interest in joining the coalition were coming together. Ruas was questioned about the departure of Rogério Lisboa (PP) and other members of the initial coalition.
According to Ruas, Lisboa announced that he would not have any interest in participating in the elections, and the candidate stated that he did not delve into the reasons for this decision. The article also mentions that nine of the 22 PL mayors in Rio ignore Douglas Ruas, and allies of the candidacy see this posture as a betrayal in favor of Eduardo Paes.
