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.