Eduardo Ribeiro, the national president of the Novo party in Brazil, commented on recent statements made by the PSD leader in Minas Gerais, Cássio Soares, regarding the uncertainty of having a vice from the party in Mateus Simões' gubernatorial ticket. Ribeiro emphasized the importance of the political agreement established with PSD during discussions with Governor Zema, asserting that if this agreement is disregarded, Zema will consider supporting another candidate for the governorship.

The remarks by Soares, made during a press event in Belo Horizonte, highlighted concerns about the viability of a coalition ticket, suggesting that a 'perfect ticket' could still end in defeat. This raises crucial questions about party dynamics and the strategy going forward in the upcoming elections, as Simões—currently Zema's vice—has been signaling intent to align with the PL party led by federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira. This shift indicates potential tensions within the political landscape leading up to the elections.

In the context of these developments, Simões, who left Novo last year believing that he would find a better organizational structure within PSD to run for governor, is now in a precarious position. His previous party, Novo, is poised to nominate a vice nomination in return for support, which complicates the internal negotiations within the coalition. This scenario underscores the intricate nature of Brazilian political alliances and the impact they can have on electoral outcomes in the region.