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.
In negotiations to run for governor of Minas, Pacheco accompanies Lula on a visit to Zona da Mata; 'Let's talk,' says president
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco joined President Lula in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, amid negotiations for Pacheco's gubernatorial candidacy.
Petista from MG says he sees no problem in Pacheco joining União, as long as he supports Lula
A prominent PT leader in Minas Gerais indicates that support for Senator Rodrigo Pacheco remains, even if he joins the center-right União Brasil party, provided he supports Lula.
Lula and Pacheco send senator's candidacy for the government of MG, say interlocutors
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Rodrigo Pacheco discussed Pacheco's candidacy for the government of Minas Gerais during a recent meeting.
Lula meets Pacheco and insists on candidacy in Minas, but senator remains resistant
President Lula met with Senator Rodrigo Pacheco to urge his candidacy for the Governor of Minas Gerais, but Pacheco remains hesitant.
Pacheco will discuss candidacy in Minas with Lula after switching from PSD to União Brasil
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco plans to meet with President Lula to discuss his candidacy for the Minas Gerais government after changing his political affiliation to União Brasil.