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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Tarcísio are perplexed with Fux's decision to interrupt the judgment on Sabesp

Allies of São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas express confusion over Minister Luiz Fux's interruption of the legal judgment regarding the privatization of Sabesp.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reluctance is an obstacle for Haddad

Fernando Haddad's reluctance to embrace his candidacy for the governorship of São Paulo poses challenges ahead as he faces Tarcísio de Freitas.

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

Opposition to Tarcísio views with skepticism the cassation of the deputy who did blackface in the Alesp

Opposition deputies to Tarcísio de Freitas express skepticism over the requests for the cassation of deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro in response to her controversial blackface protest.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In a new gesture to police in the election year, Tarcísio will pay performance bonuses

The government of São Paulo has authorized a R$ 609 million performance bonus for police officers, scheduled for April 2025, as part of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' efforts to recognize their work amid electoral pressures.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad defends Alckmin as Lula's vice, revisits 2022, and says Tebet has deeper roots than Tarcísio in SP

Fernando Haddad promotes a campaign for the São Paulo gubernatorial election similar to 2022, supporting Alckmin as Lula's vice and criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas.

Mar 20 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Tarcísio has no familiarity with SP even today,' says Haddad in his first interview as a gubernatorial candidate

Fernando Haddad, in his first interview as a pre-candidate for governor of São Paulo, criticizes current governor Tarcísio de Freitas and addresses his political ambitions for the 2026 election.

Mar 20 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trial on Sabesp begins at STF with Zanin's vote to maintain privatization

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has begun a trial regarding the privatization of Sabesp, with Minister Cristiano Zanin voting to uphold the process.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio decides to keep the vice on the ticket despite pressure from PL

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is determined to keep Felício Ramuth as his running mate for reelection despite pressure from the PL party.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pressure for house arrest for Bolsonaro mobilizes Tarcísio, Flávio, Michelle, deputies, and ministers of the STF

A push for house arrest for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has garnered support from prominent political figures, raising questions about the future of his incarceration.

Mar 19 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In election year, Tarcísio attends to police and proposes 10% salary increase to Alesp

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has proposed a 10% salary increase for the Civil and Military Police in São Paulo, along with changes to their career plans, as part of a package sent to the state legislature.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in SP, Lula criticizes Tarcísio and says he does not like to receive mayors: 'they are few and poorly received by the state government'

President Lula criticizes Governor Tarcísio de Freitas for not adequately welcoming mayors from São Paulo during a public event.

Mar 19 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio meets with Moraes, Gilmar and Fachin amid Bolsonaro's house arrest offensive

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is set to meet with Supreme Court ministers to discuss legal actions relevant to the state, with a focus on the possibility of house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Mar 19 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

I worry about anticipating things unnecessarily, says Flávio about the disclosure of government plan

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro expressed concerns about prematurely announcing his government plan amidst rising poll numbers, indicating a strategic delay in its release.

Mar 19 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula opens platform for Haddad and says SP mayors are poorly received by Tarcísio

President Lula criticized the reception of São Paulo mayors by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas while announcing Fernando Haddad as a pre-candidate for the São Paulo government.

Mar 19 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio sends a bill to Alesp for a 10% salary increase and career plan for police after pressure from the category

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of São Paulo has sent legislative proposals for a 10% salary increase for military and civil police and changes to the civil police career plan following pressure from police representatives.

Mar 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Promised for 2023, BRT in ABC is only 58% complete and Tarcísio threatens to break contract

The BRT system in ABC Paulista, promised for operation in 2023, is only 58% complete, prompting Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to consider contract termination due to delays.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The value of fines against Sabesp quadruples after privatization and totals R$ 250 million in 2024

Fines imposed on Sabesp have surged to R$ 250 million in 2024, more than quadrupling since its privatization in 2024.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio sanctions law that updates 1990 rule and maintains the obligation of the National Anthem in schools

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has signed a law that updates a 1990 rule requiring the National Anthem to be played in schools, while removing the requirement to raise the National Flag.

Mar 17 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio enacts naming rights law for public events and equipment in SP

The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has enacted a law that allows for naming rights for state public events and equipment despite a veto on mandatory allocation of funds from these deals.

Mar 17 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcisio sanctions law that requires the national anthem to be performed in schools

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has sanctioned a law that mandates the weekly performance of the national anthem in all public and private elementary and high schools in São Paulo.

Mar 17 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can pro-Tarcísio evangelicals replace Flávio Bolsonaro with the MBL?

Pro-Tarcísio evangelicals are considering supporting the MBL's presidential candidate, Renan Santos, instead of Flávio Bolsonaro, as they aim to capture a portion of Christian voters.

Mar 16 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio says he may open termination proceedings for the BRT contract in ABC Paulista due to delays in project delivery

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is considering terminating the contract for the delayed BRT project in the ABC Paulista region.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy close to Haddad will lead opposition to Tarcísio in Alesp

Beth Sahão, a state deputy from the PT party in Brazil, will lead the opposition in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly, criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas' administration for dismantling essential public policies.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT 'hopes' for Kim's candidacy for the Government of SP to enable a second round

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) is discreetly supporting Kim Kataguiri's candidacy for the São Paulo government, seeing it as a chance to ensure a second round in the elections against Tarcísio de Freitas and Fernando Haddad.

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

Tarcísio nationalizes campaign to help Flávio and attack Haddad

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is focusing on nationalizing his re-election campaign to bolster presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and critique Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio and Haddad anticipate a tougher dispute for SP and aim at each other's administrations

The upcoming election rivalry between Tarcísio de Freitas and Fernando Haddad for the Government of São Paulo is expected to be fiercer than the previous one, focusing more on their respective administrations.

Mar 14 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paulistas blame Enel more than Tarcísio, Lula, and Nunes for lack of energy, says Datafolha

A Datafolha survey reveals that residents of São Paulo attribute more responsibility for power outages to the energy company Enel than to public officials.

Mar 13 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio announces donation of land for the construction of an oncology treatment hospital in Itu

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has announced the donation of land in Itu (SP) for a new oncology hospital, set to become a regional reference in cancer treatment.

Mar 13 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio meets with PSDB leadership and says he sometimes feels like a Tucano

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas met with PSDB leaders to reinforce political ties, expressing alignment with the party's views.

Mar 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's government says that with the São Paulo SUS table, breast surgeries increased by 30% in 2025

Breast surgeries in São Paulo state rose by 30% in 2025, attributed to the implementation of the São Paulo SUS table.

Mar 13 • 10:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio participates in the delivery of 200 health vehicles for cities in the interior of SP in Itu

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas attended the delivery of 200 health vehicles for São Paulo's interior cities, aiming to enhance medical transport services.

Mar 12 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Line 17-gold of the metro is expected to start operating by the end of the month to Congonhas at limited hours

The São Paulo metro's Line 17-gold is slated to begin limited operations by the end of March, linking Morumbi to Congonhas airport, with an official inauguration on the calendar.

Mar 11 • 23:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

It's not my fault that Haddad raised taxes every 30 days, says Tarcísio about rival for election

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas criticized rival Fernando Haddad for consistently raising taxes and asserted the criticism is directed at Haddad, not him.

Mar 11 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio advocates for the Trump administration to classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorists

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas sees the potential U.S. designation of Brazilian gangs PCC and CV as terrorist organizations as an opportunity for enhanced cooperation and resources in combating crime.

Mar 11 • 22:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula ties with Flávio and Tarcísio in the second round, points out Meio Ideia research

Brazilian President Lula is in a statistical tie with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in potential second-round matchups for the 2026 presidential elections, according to a new survey.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tarcísio’s Administration Investigates Leak of Vorcaro's Prison Photos

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in Brazil is investigating the unauthorized release of prison photographs of former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 10 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSD bets on Tarcísio's reaction to PL's pressure to keep the vice position

The PSD party is counting on a reaction from Governor Tarcísio de Freitas amid pressure from PL to fill the vice-presidential position.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha Seems to Resolve the Dilemmas of Tarcísio and Haddad

Recent polling by Datafolha indicates a shift in the political landscape for Tarcísio de Freitas and Fernando Haddad.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With Haddad, Tarcísio's favoritism will crumble, says PT deputy

Deputy Rui Falcão claims that the entry of Fernando Haddad into the São Paulo gubernatorial race will significantly diminish Tarcísio de Freitas's chances of reelection.

Mar 10 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio undergoes knee procedure to treat osteoarthritis in hospital in SP

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas underwent a knee injection procedure for osteoarthritis treatment, which was well tolerated and performed without complications.

Mar 8 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: Tarcísio's administration approval rises to 45% in SP

A recent Datafolha poll shows that 45% of São Paulo residents approve of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's management, reflecting an upward trend in public sentiment.

Mar 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: Tarcísio leads all scenarios for governor in the 1st and 2nd rounds

A new Datafolha survey shows Governor Tarcísio de Freitas leading significantly in potential gubernatorial races for São Paulo in 2026.

Mar 8 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: Evaluation of Tarcísio's government rises and reaches 45% of excellent or good

A recent Datafolha survey shows that 45% of São Paulo residents rate Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' administration as excellent or good.

Mar 8 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio leads in voting intention for the government of SP, shows Datafolha

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is the clear leader in voting intention for the São Paulo government, according to a new Datafolha poll.

Mar 8 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It's Lula and Flávio, period', says Tarcísio about PSD seeking another right-wing candidacy for presidency

Brazilian Governor Tarcísio de Freitas expresses strong support for Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy and dismisses the possibility of viable alternative right-wing candidates for the presidency.

Mar 7 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

União-PP Federation Wants to Use Marçal to Put Pressure on Tarcísio

The União Brasil and PP federation plans to leverage Pablo Marçal's recent affiliation to pressure Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, despite legal hurdles that make Marçal ineligible for office.

Mar 7 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy from PT demands answers from Tarcísio's government after news of data leak at Sabesp and Prodesp

State Deputy Emídio de Souza has called on the government of Tarcísio de Freitas to explain alleged digital security failures and data leaks at Sabesp and Prodesp.

Mar 6 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sports Secretary of the Tarcísio government favors electoral stronghold in agreements

The Sports Secretary of São Paulo is favoring her electoral base in funding agreements with local municipalities.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's administration defines the design of the Intercity Train; see details

The external layout of the north axis of the Intercity Train project has been defined by Tarcísio de Freitas's administration in Brazil.

Mar 4 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio gives position to former advisor of Colonel Ubiratan but then retracts

Tarcísio de Freitas' administration attempted to reinstate a former advisor linked to a controversial police operation but rescinded the appointment after media scrutiny.

Mar 4 • 07:00 UTC

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