The MDB officially launched Senator Tebet’s presidential candidacy, Bolsonaro reiterated his support for democratic institutions, and Ciro Gomes said that he does not see himself supporting Lula in the second round

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 28 Jul 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The MDB confirmed the candidacy of Senator Simone Tebet for the Presidency of the Republic. The PSDB and Cidadania also confirmed their support for the senator's candidacy. Eliziane Gama (MA), from the Cidadania, is a possibility as her VP. In response to the letter issued by the University of São Paulo (USP) Law School in support of democracy, Bolsonaro said he does not need a “letter” to show his support for institutions. He said that he has reiterated this more than 20 times. During his participation in the TV program GloboNews, Ciro Gomes, presidential candidate of the PDT, said that he does not see any possibility of supporting former President Lula in the second round against Bolsonaro. But Ciro said he would accept Lula's support.

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