Ratinho Jr. and Caiado have fewer women in the top tier than Zema and Eduardo Leite
Among the 2026 presidential pre-candidates currently in executive mandates, governors Romeu Zema and Eduardo Leite have a higher percentage of women in top positions compared to their competitors.
Eduardo Leite advocates for job openings for transgender people in public service to increase diversity
Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a presidential hopeful, has proposed specific job vacancies for transgender individuals in public service to reflect societal diversity.
Eduardo Leite cites rejection of Lula and Bolsonaro and says there is 'appetite for something new' in the country
Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul expresses his desire to present himself as a political alternative amid Brazil's polarized political landscape.
Eduardo Leite stands out from Caiado and Ratinho and raises his tone against Bolsonarism in the PSD
Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul is differentiating himself from fellow PSD presidential candidates with stronger criticisms of Bolsonarism.
Eduardo Leite downplays the PSD's performance in research and highlights rejection of Lula and Flávio
Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite has downplayed the underwhelming performance of PSD candidates in recent polls while emphasizing high rejection rates for President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Eduardo Leite speaks of 'apparent promiscuous relationship' regarding Master and STF
Eduardo Leite expressed concerns about the alleged corrupt connections between high authorities and individuals involved in corruption, advocating for accountability and reforms in Brazil's Supreme Court.
'It's Lula and Flávio, period', says Tarcísio about PSD seeking another right-wing candidacy for presidency
Brazilian Governor Tarcísio de Freitas expresses strong support for Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy and dismisses the possibility of viable alternative right-wing candidates for the presidency.
VIDEOS: RJ1 from Friday, March 6, 2026
The March 6, 2026 RJ1 news segment includes various stories about political events, judicial matters, international relations regarding Iran, and local announcements in Brazil.
Governor Ronaldo Caiado maintains his presidential candidacy after Eduardo Leite announces his own, says advisory
Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado confirms his presidential candidacy remains active despite Eduardo Leite’s recent announcement of his own candidacy.
After Leite's announcement, Ratinho Junior reinforces that PSD has three pre-candidates
Paraná Governor Ratinho Junior announced that the PSD party has three pre-candidates for the presidency following Governor Eduardo Leite's announcement of his own candidacy.
Leite officially announces candidacy for presidency for PSD: 'Brazil has a leadership problem'
Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, has declared his candidacy for the presidency of Brazil through a social media post outlining his proposals in a manifesto.
Eduardo Leite advocates candidacy for presidency by PSD: 'Ready to lead a project of depolarization'
Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, expressed his ambition to be the presidential candidate for the PSD party, emphasizing the need for depolarization in Brazil.
PSD's presidential candidates risk losing control of their states to bolsonarism
Brazilian governors Eduardo Leite and Ratinho Júnior are facing threats from bolsonarism in their states as they entertain presidential bids, while their counterpart in Goiás, Ronaldo Caiado, enjoys a more favorable political landscape.
Pre-candidate for President, Eduardo Leite advocates a minimum age for STF ministers
Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a pre-candidate for the presidency of Brazil, has proposed a minimum age of 60 or 65 for ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
PP's Departure Seals the Distance Between the Right and Eduardo Leite in RS
The state directory meeting of the gaúcho PP, indicating its departure from the state government and an alliance with the PL for the upcoming elections, marks a distancing between the right and Governor Eduardo Leite in Rio Grande do Sul.