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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab says he wants to end his career in the future as a city councilor in São Paulo

Gilberto Kassab, the national president of the PSD party, expressed his desire to conclude his political career as a city councilor in São Paulo during an interview.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tensions Increase Between Tarcísio and Kassab, Surroundings Talk of Imminent Departure from Government

The relationship between São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and his Secretary of Government Gilberto Kassab has deteriorated to the point where Kassab is expected to leave the administration soon.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab takes presidential candidates from the PSD on a tour of party affiliations across the state of SP

Gilberto Kassab leads presidential candidates of the PSD in a statewide tour for political affiliations in São Paulo.

Feb 25 • 00:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In crisis with Tarcísio, Kassab holds event in SP with presidential candidates from PSD

Gilberto Kassab is organizing an event in São Paulo featuring presidential candidates from his party, PSD, amidst tensions with Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Valdemar criticizes Kassab and says there will be no space for a third way in the election

Valdemar Costa Neto, the President of PL, has criticized Gilberto Kassab and expressed doubt about the possibility of a third party candidate in the upcoming Brazilian elections.

Feb 24 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Everyone in their square

Gilberto Kassab's recent comments suggest a growing rift between him and Tarcísio de Freitas in the context of political allegiance within São Paulo's government.

Feb 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Esfera gathers Kassab and Valdemar for debate on 2026

The Esfera Group will host a debate dinner featuring Gilberto Kassab and Valdemar Costa Neto in São Paulo, focusing on the potential collaboration between the center and the right in the upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supermarkets ask Kassab for changes in new ICMS rules in SP

São Paulo supermarkets are requesting adjustments to the new ICMS tax rules, seeking a reduction in the repayment period for overpaid taxes.

Feb 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The growth of Kassab's PSD becomes the main threat to Hugo Motta in the Chamber election

The rise of Gilberto Kassab's PSD party poses a significant challenge to Deputy Hugo Motta's re-election as president of the Chamber of Deputies, according to his allies.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kassab says the 'chance is zero' to accept being Lula's vice

Gilberto Kassab, president of the PSD party, firmly stated that there is zero chance he will accept a vice-presidential position under Lula's leadership, emphasizing his party's intention to run its own candidate.

Feb 11 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL negotiates the affiliation of Kassab's leader in the São Paulo Assembly amid PSD dispute

Paulo Correa Jr., the current leader of the PSD in the São Paulo Assembly, is in advanced talks to join the PL party amidst tensions between the two parties.

Feb 11 • 22:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MDB explores Kassab's wear and tries to remove PSD from Tarcísio's vice

The MDB party is competing for the vice position in Tarcísio de Freitas's re-election campaign, seeking to capitalize on the perceived weakening of Gilberto Kassab's PSD in São Paulo.

Feb 10 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Aécio says Kassab behaves like a vulture fund and that PSDB is not for sale

Aécio Neves, the national president of PSDB, harshly criticized Gilberto Kassab for targeting his party's members, comparing him to a predatory vulture fund.

Feb 5 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab takes 6 Tucano state deputies and empties the party's bench in the Assembly of SP

In a meeting on Thursday, PSD president Gilberto Kassab convinced six state deputies from the PSDB and one from Cidadania in São Paulo to switch to his party, thereby diminishing the PSDB's representation in the Assembly.

Feb 5 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After meeting with Kassab, at least seven deputies from PSDB and Cidadania decide to migrate to PSD

Several deputies from the PSDB and Cidadania have decided to switch to the PSD party following a meeting with Gilberto Kassab.

Feb 5 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The PSD between split and hybridization

The PSD, led by Gilberto Kassab, stands out in Brazilian politics, having won the most mayoralties in the 2024 municipal elections and currently governs six state executives.

Feb 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab invites the PSDB bench in the São Paulo Assembly to join his party

Gilberto Kassab, president of the PSD, has invited the PSDB members of the São Paulo Legislative Assembly for a coffee meeting to encourage them to join the PSD during the upcoming party window in March.

Feb 4 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The Magic of Kassab

Gilberto Kassab's PSD party is preparing to launch a presidential candidate, positioning itself with several potential candidates from the center-right who have better chances against Lula than the far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Feb 2 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab avoids polarization and bets on strategy for election of deputies in states

Gilberto Kassab signals a personal presidential candidacy while allowing his party to form alliances in states to maximize the election of federal deputies.

Feb 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reorganization of the center faces resistance from the right

The Brazilian political center's reorganization faces challenges amid efforts by the PSD to position itself as a national pole in a polarized environment, with key figures like Gilberto Kassab and Ronaldo Caiado being mentioned as part of the same project.

Feb 2 • 07:00 UTC

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