Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of Brazil has reportedly made the decision to maintain Felício Ramuth as his vice-presidential candidate for the upcoming election, despite considerable pressure from the PL to replace him. Allies of Tarcísio have emphasized that his commitment to Ramuth remains firm, amidst speculation about Ramuth's position in the PSD party which he currently represents. Gilberto Kassab, the PSD party president and government secretary, has publicly expressed interest in taking the vice position himself, which complicates the situation further.

There are indications of a conflict between Ramuth and Kassab, which might jeopardize Ramuth's standing within the PSD party. Reports suggest that Kassab may use his influence to prevent Ramuth from being nominated again if he feels slighted by the Governor’s decision to keep Ramuth in the running. Nonetheless, Ramuth's allies dispute claims of any disagreement, reinforcing that he is keen to stay with the PSD. Future conversations between Tarcísio and Kassab are anticipated in order to clarify the party's stance on the vice-presidential position and the possibility of Ramuth continuing in that role.

Should Ramuth ultimately decide to leave the PSD, it is likely that he could join the MDB party as his next political move. This uncertainty highlights the underlying tensions among party dynamics in Brazil as the election approaches, setting the stage for potential shifts in allegiance and strategy among prominent political figures.