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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alckmin warned PT members that he will not run in SP if removed from Lula's vice presidency
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has informed PT leaders that he will not seek any political position if removed from his role in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election campaign.
2026 Elections: Tebet defends Haddad or Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the government of São Paulo
Minister Simone Tebet supports either Fernando Haddad or Geraldo Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the São Paulo government in the upcoming elections.
Alckmin announces R$ 2 billion for the chemical industry amid the crisis in the Industrial Hub of Cubatão
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a R$ 2 billion incentive for the Brazilian chemical industry to support the struggling Industrial Hub of Cubatão, which has faced factory closures and job losses.
Alckmin says expectation about Lula's trip to Washington is to 'zero' the tariff increase
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that during President Lula's upcoming trip to Washington, he will emphasize the removal of tariffs on Brazilian products still affected by U.S. tariffs.