The legislative assembly of Rio de Janeiro, known as Alerj, is scheduled to vote on a complementary law project regarding the rules for an indirect election of a temporary governor. This vote comes as Governor Claudio Castro is expected to resign in April to pursue a Senate position. Under this indirect election, the members of the assembly will select a new governor who will remain in office until the end of 2026. This situation reflects ongoing political maneuvering in the lead-up to the upcoming elections.

The interim president of Alerj, Deputy Guilherme Delaroli, confirmed that the project will be included in the voting agenda. There is a possibility that deputies may propose amendments to the bill, which could delay the process if it is removed from the agenda due to these changes. In such a case, an extraordinary session would need to be convened to finalize the voting, emphasizing the urgency and importance of this legislative decision.

Earlier today, the Constitution and Justice Commission of Alerj approved a substitute for the original project, indicating that there are active discussions and modifications being considered by the assembly members. These developments demonstrate the dynamic nature of Brazilian politics as stakeholders prepare for changes in leadership and potential shifts in policy direction based on the upcoming elections.