Zema resigns from the government of MG for presidential pre-campaign; vice, Mateus Simões, takes over the position
Romeu Zema resigned as governor of Minas Gerais to focus on his presidential campaign, with Mateus Simões assuming the governorship.
Zema in Flávio's ticket would unify the right in Minas, but the discussion is national, says vice-governor
Brazil's Vice-Governor Mateus Simões suggests that Romeu Zema joining Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential ticket could unify right-wing parties in Minas Gerais, impacting Zema's reelection campaign.
Marketer of Lula's minister will campaign for the president's opponent in MG
Marketer Paulo Vasconcelos will lead the campaign of Mateus Simões, an opponent of President Lula in the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race.
Zema's Successor Promises to Get Around Suspension of Civic-Military Schools in MG
The Vice Governor of Minas Gerais, Mateus Simões, plans to circumvent a court decision that suspended civic-military schools by proposing several projects to keep the policy active.