In Minas, GDP already has a candidate. Now the votes are lacking.
It's not a new development that the election for the government of Minas Gerais has promised a dirty fight, with a focus on national arrangements and the state's future on the backburner – but senator Cleitinho Azevedo has taken things to another level. Leading in the polls for voting intention, the Republican politician has hijacked the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Flávio Roscoe, a businessman from the textile sector, has been launched as a candidate for the government of Minas Gerais by the PL party. He was chosen after senator Cleitinho Azevedo, who was leading in the polls, repeatedly changed his mind about running. Roscoe, who has experience leading the Fiemg, aims to use his credibility and authority to win the election, and has outlined plans to renegotiate the state's debt and increase productivity in government.
Cleitinho Azevedo, on the other hand, has a strong following on social media and an unpredictable style, but his repeated changes of heart have raised questions about his candidacy.
Written by urgent.news from Brazil Journal's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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