Simone Tebet leaves MDB after almost 30 years and joins PSB to run for the Senate in SP
Brazilian Planning Minister Simone Tebet has left the MDB party to join the PSB and will run for a Senate position in São Paulo in the upcoming elections.
Former Mayor of Curitiba Rafael Greca joins MDB and announces pre-candidacy for the Government of Paraná
Rafael Greca, the former mayor of Curitiba, has switched political parties from PSD to MDB and announced his intention to run for governor of Paraná.
Rafael Greca leaves Ratinho Junior's party and joins the MDB aiming for the government of PR
Former Curitiba mayor Rafael Greca has left the PSD party to join the MDB, aiming for a candidacy in the Paraná state government.
Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira from MDB is pointed out by the Federal Police as a political organizer of the scheme to divert INSS benefits
The Federal Police launched a new operation against illegal deductions in pensions and retirements from the INSS, implicating federal deputy Gorete Pereira as a key political figure in the scheme.
MDB Deputy bought a R$ 4 million apartment and luxury car with INSS funds, says Federal Police
Federal police are investigating Deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) for allegedly purchasing a R$ 4 million apartment and a R$ 400,000 luxury car using funds diverted from the INSS through shell companies.
Learn who federal deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) is, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS
Federal deputy Gorete Pereira from Ceará is being investigated for alleged involvement in a national scheme of unauthorized deductions from pensions and retirements.
Federal Police conducts operation against fraud in INSS, and Mendonça mandates electronic ankle bracelet for MDB deputy
The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation targeting national fraud schemes involving INSS benefits, with a specific focus on Deputy Gorete Pereira under electronic monitoring amidst significant financial losses.
Electoral Justice revokes mandate of MDB councilwoman in the interior of Amazonas for electoral fraud
The electoral court in Amazonas has revoked the mandate of councilwoman Lene Barros for committing electoral fraud regarding gender quota requirements.
MDB cancels Dado Dolabella's membership in RJ
The MDB party in Brazil has canceled actor Dado Dolabella's membership in its Rio de Janeiro branch following internal protests, particularly from women in the party.
Dado Dolabella leaves MDB five days after announcing pre-candidacy for deputy
Actor Dado Dolabella has left the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) just five days after announcing his pre-candidacy for federal deputy, citing disagreements with the party's feminist caucus.
Electoral Court suspends survey in Alagoas due to flaws and risk of misinformation
The Electoral Tribunal of Alagoas has suspended a recently released electoral survey due to methodological flaws that could misrepresent the state’s electoral landscape.
President of MDB Women issues note of repudiation against the affiliation of Dado Dolabella to the party
The president of MDB Women, Kátia Lôbo, expressed outrage over actor Dado Dolabella's affiliation with the party, citing his history of violence against women.
President of MDB Women formalizes a note of repudiation against Dado Dolabella in the party
The president of MDB Women has issued a formal repudiation against Dado Dolabella following his affiliation with the party amid discontent from female members.
Luana Piovani calls Dado Dolabella's pre-candidacy a ready-made joke
Luana Piovani criticized Dado Dolabella's announcement to run for federal deputy, labeling it as a 'ready-made joke' due to his controversial background.
Pacheco warns MDB that he should not join the party because he plans to run for governor of Minas; likely destination is União Brasil
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco indicates he will not join the MDB and is likely to run for governor of Minas Gerais, possibly aligning with União Brasil instead.
TSE recognizes persecution and allows deputy from Pará to leave the MDB
The Superior Electoral Court in Brazil has authorized Deputy Alessandra Haber to leave the MDB party without losing her mandate due to claims of political persecution.
MDB leader says letter from directories against alliance with Lula is 'inopportune and useless'
The leader of Brazil's MDB party, Isnaldo Bulhões, dismissed a letter from 16 party directories advocating independence in the presidential elections, labeling it as 'inopportune and useless' amid ongoing discussions regarding party affiliations.
Mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, leaves MDB and joins PSD in Brasília
The Mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, left the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) and officially joined the Social Democratic Party (PSD) during a ceremony in Brasília.
Dado Dolabella joins the MDB and announces pre-candidacy for federal deputy in Rio
Actor Dado Dolabella has joined the MDB party in Rio de Janeiro and announced his pre-candidacy for federal deputy in the upcoming elections.
Lulista faction of MDB says alliance with president is still possible after manifesto against coalition
The Lulista faction of the MDB party believes that a manifesto supporting neutrality in the presidential election does not rule out a potential alliance with President Lula.
Majority of MDB directories sign manifesto against alliance with Lula and in favor of neutrality
More than half of the state directories of the MDB party in Brazil have signed a manifesto advocating for party neutrality in the presidential elections, showcasing a significant dissent against forming an alliance with President Lula.
Renan Filho announces at MDB convention that he will run for governor of Alagoas
Renan Filho has confirmed his candidacy for the governor of Alagoas after previously serving two terms in the position between 2015 and 2022.
Rift in PP-RS stalls definition on support for PL or MDB
The PP-RS party is struggling to define its political alignment for the 2026 elections amid internal divisions and competition for support between candidates.
Ibaneis is begging for help to save BRB
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the MDB party is seeking assistance from President Lula's government to address the public bank BRB's involvement in a fraud scandal, amidst political hesitation regarding the bank's financial troubles.
MDB uses historical elections in which it remained neutral to avoid supporting presidential candidates
The Brazilian political party MDB is considering remaining neutral in the upcoming presidential elections, using historical precedents to justify this strategy.
Paes announces Jane Reis as vice for the Government of RJ and says he will leave the city hall on March 20
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced he will leave his position on March 20 to run for state governor of Rio de Janeiro, naming Jane Reis as his running mate.
Eduardo Paes seals alliance with MDB and announces Jane Reis as vice candidate for the Government of Rio
Eduardo Paes announces Jane Reis as his vice-presidential candidate in his campaign for the Governorship of Rio de Janeiro, strengthening his alliance with the MDB.
Eduardo Paes gives the MDB running mate to a Bolsonaro supporter for the Government of RJ
Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, has selected former congressman Washington Reis, closely linked to Jair Bolsonaro, as his vice-presidential candidate in the upcoming state government election.
Friend of Michel Temer, former minister of Dilma leaves the MDB after 35 years
Edinho Araújo announced his departure from the MDB after 35 years as he seeks to support Michel Temer in the upcoming presidential elections.
Nunes denies MDB's maneuver for him to be vice of Tarcísio: 'after the struggle it was to re-elect, I'm going to finish my term in 2028'
São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes has ruled out running for vice governor alongside Tarcísio de Freitas in the upcoming 2026 elections, reaffirming his commitment to complete his current term until 2028.
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.
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.
Meeting of Tarcísio with MDB reshuffles the political chessboard in Lula's efforts to consolidate a strong platform in SP
The meeting between São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and the MDB leadership signals a significant shift in President Lula's political strategy ahead of the 2026 elections.
MDB sectors react to rumors about Lula's vice and see strategy to undermine opposition alliances in states
Members of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) view rumors about Lula's vice-president candidacy as a strategic move to weaken alliances with the opposition.
Lula seeks centrão parties and wants vice from MDB to isolate Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Lula is working on political strategies to strengthen his candidacy for re-election while isolating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
MDB approaches PSD and considers strengthening central alliance
MDB is moving closer to PSD, seen as a viable third party for the presidential election, with discussions about formal support for the candidacy of PSd's Ratinho Jr.
Nunes rules out MDB alliance with PT for the 2026 presidential election
Mayor Ricardo Nunes of MDB believes that his party will not reach an agreement with President Lula's PT for a presidential coalition in 2026, stating that the majority of his party is opposed to such an alliance.