Haddad defends Alckmin as Lula's vice, revisits 2022, and says Tebet has deeper roots than Tarcísio in SP
Fernando Haddad promotes a campaign for the São Paulo gubernatorial election similar to 2022, supporting Alckmin as Lula's vice and criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas.
Lula says the vice-presidential position is open for Alckmin but does not rule him out for the Senate
President Lula stated that the vice-presidential spot for his re-election campaign is open to Geraldo Alckmin, who may also consider a Senate candidacy.
Alckmin says government anticipated fuel price increases and that there is no reason for truck drivers to strike
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the government has taken measures to prevent a truck drivers' strike despite rising fuel prices.
Number 2 to assume the Ministry of Industry with the departure of Alckmin for election
Márcio Elias Rosa is expected to take over the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services from Geraldo Alckmin, who is stepping down to run for election.
Datafolha: Haddad, Alckmin, and Tebet lead the race for the two Senate seats from SP
A recent Datafolha survey indicates that Fernando Haddad, Geraldo Alckmin, and Simone Tebet lead the competition for the two Senate vacancies in São Paulo.
Datafolha: Haddad and Alckmin lead the Senate race in SP
Fernando Haddad and Geraldo Alckmin are leading the Senate race in São Paulo according to a new Datafolha poll.
Datena debuts on state TV interviewing Alckmin, who avoids controversy
Datena's debut talk show featured an interview with Vice President Alckmin, who refrained from addressing contentious issues despite being prompted.
Congress discusses tax reform with the participation of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Minister Gilmar Mendes
A congress in Goiás brings together Brazilian officials and legal experts to discuss the impacts of tax reform on the country.
PSB sees Alckmin consolidated as Lula's vice after Haddad decides to run for governor in SP
PSB leaders celebrate Fernando Haddad's decision to run for governor of São Paulo, which significantly reduces pressure on Geraldo Alckmin to step into a vice-presidential role for Lula.
Datena debuts on TV Brasil interviewing Geraldo Alckmin
José Luiz Datena is set to debut on TV Brasil by interviewing Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
Alckmin reiterates that he will leave the ministry in April and that Haddad, França, and Tebet are options to run for the government of SP
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin confirmed he will step down from his ministerial position in April, and named potential candidates, including Fernando Haddad, Márcio França, and Simone Tebet, for the São Paulo gubernatorial race.
Alckmin says there is no definition on presidential ticket and that Haddad is a great candidate in SP
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the presidential ticket is not yet defined and expressed confidence in Fernando Haddad as a strong candidate for São Paulo.
Alckmin announces departure from the Ministry of Industry on April 4
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced he will leave his position as Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services on April 4 to pursue election candidacy.
Alckmin confirms he will leave the ministry in early April
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced he will resign as Minister of Development, Industry, and Foreign Trade on April 4 to participate in the upcoming election.
Lula meets with Alckmin and Haddad this Tuesday in SP and may finalize candidacies
President Lula is expected to meet with Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad to discuss São Paulo's electoral strategy.
Motta meets Alckmin and Chamber approves project that expands credit for exports
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a project to expand export credit for Brazilian companies and regulate the FGCE to enhance state support for exports.
Amid definitions of platforms in São Paulo, Lula invites Alckmin and Haddad for agendas in the state this Tuesday
President Lula is set to meet with Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad in São Paulo to discuss strategies for the upcoming state elections.
Flávio's Momentum Pressures Haddad to Run in SP, and He Will Get Help from Alckmin
Flávio Bolsonaro's rising poll numbers are pressuring Finance Minister Fernando Haddad to run for Governor of São Paulo, with assistance expected from Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
Alckmin says that the EU-Mercosur agreement should come into effect by the end of May
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has announced that the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is expected to be ratified and come into force by the end of May 2023.
EU-Mercosur Agreement Expected to Come into Effect in Brazil by the End of May, Says Alckmin
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced that the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement could become effective in Brazil by the end of May if approved by the Senate shortly.
Lula schedules meeting with Haddad and Alckmin next week to discuss electoral scenario
President Lula has called a meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to discuss the electoral landscape next week.
Lula summons Haddad and Alckmin to define candidacy in SP
President Lula is meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to discuss their strategy for the São Paulo gubernatorial elections.
Camilo Santana advocates for Lula to expand alliance and mentions Renan Filho and Helder for vice
Education Minister Camilo Santana suggests that President Lula should consider replacing Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to broaden his political alliances ahead of the re-election campaign.
Protection of agriculture for the Mercosur and European Union agreement will come out in the coming days, says Alckmin
Brazil's acting president Geraldo Alckmin announced that a decree regulating safeguards for the Mercosur-EU trade agreement will be published soon, emphasizing the agreement's significance for the agribusiness sector.
Government will create protection for agriculture and industry before the approval of the Mercosur-EU agreement in the Senate, says Alckmin
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced plans for protective measures for the agriculture and industry sectors before the Senate votes on the Mercosur-EU trade agreement.
Federal government will anticipate the payment of Bolsa Família and BPC for those affected by floods in MG
Brazil's interim President Geraldo Alckmin announced the early disbursement of Bolsa Família and BPC benefits to families affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais.
Alckmin responds to Skaf from Fiesp, stating that reducing work hours is a global trend
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin affirmed that reducing work hours is a global trend driven by automation, responding to Fiesp's Skaf who suggested delaying discussions on the topic until after elections.
Tariff increase: Alckmin says Brazil was the 'most benefited country in the world' from Trump's new measures
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the country stood to gain the most from the new tariff measures implemented by the U.S. under President Trump.
Alckmin says 15% global tariff imposed by the US may be beneficial to Brazil
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin believes the new 15% global tariff imposed by the US could improve Brazil's competitiveness in international trade.
Alckmin says government is seeking solution for Avibras crisis and avoids anticipating plans for 2026 elections
Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's acting president, stated that the federal government is committed to finding a solution for the Avibras crisis, which has affected the defense company undergoing judicial recovery.
Brazil does not lose competitiveness with the United States' increase in the rate to 15%, as the tariff is equal for everyone, says Alckmin
Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's acting president and Minister of Development, Industry, and Trade, stated that the recent increase in US import tariffs from 10% to 15% does not harm Brazilian competitiveness because the rate applies equally to all countries.
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Trump announces a global 10% tariff after the Supreme Court overturned a previous tariff hike, which Brazil's vice president claims will maintain the country's competitiveness.
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Trump announces a 'global tariff' of 10% after the Supreme Court overturns a previous tax.
Weapons and engines are among the most benefited by the US Supreme Court decision, says Alckmin
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the arms, machinery, engines, and lumber sectors are among those benefiting from a recent US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
Alckmin says that the US Supreme Court's decision is 'important' for Brazil and that a global tariff of 10% preserves competitiveness
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin hailed the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn tariffs imposed by Trump, stating that the new global tariff of 10% levels the playing field for Brazil.
COMING SOON: Alckmin talks about the decrease in the tariff and Trump's new global tax
Alckmin discusses the reduction in tariffs and Trump's announcement of a new global tax.
Brazilian wine should be protected from competition in EU-Mercosur agreement through safeguards, says Alckmin
Brazil's interim president, Geraldo Alckmin, announced that Brazilian wines will be protected through safeguards in the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Tax reform: studies indicate that the tax burden on wines and sparkling wines should drop to 33%, says Alckmin
Brazil's interim president and Minister of Industry, Geraldo Alckmin, announced that studies suggest the tax burden on wines and sparkling wines will be reduced to around 33% as part of a tax reform.
The race of vice-presidents for the presidential election - The Subject #1662
The article discusses the dynamics of vice-presidential selections in Brazil's upcoming election, focusing on the historical collaboration between Lula and Alckmin and potential new alliances.
Flávio's advance puts Alckmin in the frying pan
Flávio Bolsonaro's rise in polls has prompted some within the government to consider changing the vice-presidential candidate for the upcoming November elections.
Alckmin says he is against a bill that provides for the breaking of patents of weight loss pens
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin expressed opposition to a legislative bill aimed at breaking patents for weight loss pens, Mounjaro and Zepbound, arguing it would deter investment and innovation.
Definition of vice presidents: Valdemar wants a woman on Flávio's ticket, and PSB argues that Lula should keep Alckmin
The ongoing political race for defining vice presidential candidates heats up in Brazil, with Valdemar Costa Neto advocating for a female candidate for Flávio Bolsonaro, while PSB insists on continuing with Alckmin under Lula.
Lula negotiating vice is not an act against Geraldo Alckmin, says Renan Filho
Minister Renan Filho commented that President Lula's efforts to expand his support base and discuss the vice-presidential position with the MDB should not be seen as hostile to current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
Senate can improve safeguards of the agreement between Mercosur and the EU, says Alckmin
A working group in the Brazilian Senate may enhance safeguards related to the trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU, as stated by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin amid concerns from the agribusiness sector.
New PSB president João Campos seeks to establish himself as a national leader by defending Alckmin as vice
João Campos, the mayor of Recife and new president of the PSB party, aims to assert his national leadership by advocating for Geraldo Alckmin's continuation as vice-presidential candidate on Lula's electoral ticket.
If he is not a candidate for vice, Alckmin may not run in this year's election, say interlocutors
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin may not run in the upcoming elections if he is not included as a candidate for vice-presidency alongside President Lula.
PT bets that Lula will repeat 2006, when he left the vice to the last minute
Lula's strategy for selecting his running mate mirrors his 2006 decision, aiming to attract centrist parties while largely favoring Geraldo Alckmin.
João Campos defends Lula's continued presence of Alckmin and PSB as vice on the ticket
João Campos, the PSB president and mayor of Recife, stated that his party wishes to maintain Geraldo Alckmin as Lula's vice in the upcoming elections.
Lula meets with PSB president amid doubts about Alckmin joining the reelection ticket
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with PSB President João Campos to discuss the uncertain political future of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin regarding the upcoming elections.
PSB seeks to deal with Lula's statement about Alckmin in SP normally
The PSB tries to remain calm following President Lula's statement suggesting that Vice President Alckmin may have a role in the São Paulo election, potentially indicating a candidacy for governor or Senate.