Zema resigns in MG with attacks on Lula's government
The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, resigned while criticizing President Lula's administration and vowing to end corruption.
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The article reports on various significant political and social events in Brazil, including a presidential resignation, international military tensions, and cultural events.
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.
Ratinho Jr. and Caiado have fewer women in the top tier than Zema and Eduardo Leite
Among the 2026 presidential pre-candidates currently in executive mandates, governors Romeu Zema and Eduardo Leite have a higher percentage of women in top positions compared to their competitors.
ALMG Overturns Zema's Vetoes on Promotion of Higher Education Servers and Recovery of Degraded Areas
The Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais overturned two of Governor Romeu Zema's vetoes concerning the promotion of higher education staff and environmental recovery projects.
Zema compares STF to a pedophile pope and says the court is 'up to no good'
Romeu Zema, Governor of Minas Gerais and presidential hopeful, criticized Brazil's Supreme Court, likening its actions to those of a pedophile pope.
Zema launches government program in April, with former Guedes advisor helping in the economic sector
Romeu Zema, poised to leave his position as governor of Minas Gerais, has announced the launch of his presidential government program in São Paulo on April 16, with significant input from notable economic advisors.
Romeu Zema reaffirms his pre-candidacy for the presidency and denies alliances with other parties
Romeu Zema, the governor of Minas Gerais, confirmed his intention to run for the presidency of Brazil and dismissed claims of potential alliances with other right-wing parties.
Zema goes to Brasília to present an impeachment request for Moraes
Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema is heading to Brasília to submit an impeachment request against Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Novo President says Zema may not support his vice in MG if PSD breaks agreement
Eduardo Ribeiro, the national president of Novo, expressed that Romeu Zema could back another candidate for governor if the PSD party violates their political agreement.
Lula criticizes the Minas Gerais government for lack of projects to use billion-dollar PAC funding
Brazilian President Lula criticizes Minas Gerais Governor Zema for not presenting projects for PAC funds following devastating floods that killed at least 69 people.
Lula criticizes Zema and says Minas Gerais did not use resources from the New PAC for slope containment and drainage works
President Lula criticized Governor Zema for failing to use allocated funds for disaster prevention in Minas Gerais.
Tarcísio travels to Germany and weakens right-wing protest in SP; Zema and Caiado will participate
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas will miss a right-wing protest in São Paulo to attend an event in Germany.
Zema's administration used less than 5% of the anticipated budget for landslide containment in Minas Gerais
Governor Romeu Zema's administration has spent less than 5% of the planned annual budget for landslide containment projects in Minas Gerais from 2021 to 2024, highlighting significant delays in infrastructure development.
Firefighters have already rescued nearly 100 people alive after landslides in Juiz de Fora, says Zema
Governor Romeu Zema reported that firefighters have rescued 98 people alive from risk areas in Juiz de Fora and Ubá following severe flooding.
Zema decrees mourning after tragedy in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; rains leave more than 20 dead and hundreds homeless
Governor Romeu Zema has declared three days of official mourning in Minas Gerais following severe rains that resulted in significant casualties in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.
Flávio aims at Minas Gerais, probes Aécio's marketer and seeks Zema
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is intensifying efforts to craft a more market-friendly political persona and distance himself from the radical image associated with his father's presidency.
Zema releases video criticizing STF ministers and calling for protest on Paulista Avenue
The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, released a video criticizing STF ministers and calling for a protest against what he calls 'privileges of the untouchables.'
Zema confirms presence at Nikolas’ demonstration against Toffoli and Moraes
The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, confirmed he will attend a March 1st protest organized by federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira, which aims to call for impeachments of President Lula and two Supreme Court justices.
Allies of Zema want to take the flag of criticism against the STF from Bolsonaro supporters
With Romeu Zema's presidential campaign struggling in the polls, the New Party sees an opportunity to take the lead in criticizing the STF from Bolsonaro supporters.
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.
Vale's Leaks in Minas Gerais are Unacceptable, says Zema
The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, condemned recent leaks from Vale's mines as unacceptable and suspended the company's operations in Ouro Preto pending safety assessments.
ALMG Resumes Activities with Zema's Vetoes on the Agenda for Voting
The Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais has resumed its parliamentary activities for 2026 with a list of vetoes from the governor awaiting votes in the coming weeks.