Serra’s Permanence in PSDB is Positive for Dilma and Poses Challenges for Aécio

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 02 Oct 2013 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Former Governor José Serra (PSDB-SP) has decided to remain in the PSDB.There was a possibility of Serra's going to the PPS.The national president of the PPS, Rep. Roberto Freire (SP), had offered the party to the former governor to run for president again in 2014. Freire claims that “He (Serra) called me and told me he would remain in the PSDB.I think it is a mistake for the opposition, but I hope that he is happy with his decision.”It is worth noting that the deadline for party membership changes to be valid for the 2014 election is this next Saturday (10/5). Serra’s permanence in the PSDB...

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