The relationship between Tarcísio de Freitas, the Governor of São Paulo, and his Secretary of Government, Gilberto Kassab, has faced significant strain, culminating in recent weeks with predictions of Kassab's imminent departure from the state government. Tensions grew primarily due to Kassab's efforts to expand his party, the PSD, which involved recruiting mayors and deputies from other parties aligned with the government, thus complicating Tarcísio's political stability and coalition-building efforts. Moreover, Tarcísio's frustrations are compounded by Kassab's push for a vice-presidential position in the upcoming re-election campaign, creating additional conflict among the candidates for the role.

The situation escalated further when rumors emerged regarding the investigation of the current vice president and Kassab ally, Felício Ramuth, by the Justice of Andorra, which left Tarcísio displeased at the leaks to the press, potentially undermining his administration's integrity. As the political landscape in São Paulo becomes increasingly volatile, the lack of support and growing tensions between key figures in the government could undermine Tarcísio's reelection efforts, as well as the overall stability of his administration.

This internal strife within the state government raises questions about the implications for governance as Tarcísio de Freitas navigates the challenges of political alliances and public perception. An imminent departure of Kassab could lead to significant shifts in the power dynamics within the São Paulo government, as well as affect the broader political strategies towards the next election, potentially opening pathways for new leadership within the local government framework.