Tension between the branches of government remains high, João Doria still faces resistance in the PSDB, and Lula’s pre-candidacy for the Planalto Palace will be officially launched tomorrow

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 06 May 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Regarding the institutional tension, STF President Fux has stated that he and Senate President Pacheco are “aligned on the objective of defending the government’s institutions and our Constitution”. Despite efforts at dialogue and attempts to de-escalate the institutional conflict, the likelihood is for tension to continue to rise due to the election. In a meeting with members of the party, João Doria asked for a vote of confidence, but the fact is that the internal scenario is unfavorable to him. In the MDB, despite its internal divisions, some are still trying to keep Senator Simone Tebet's campaign alive. The launch of former President Lula’s pre-candidacy will take place this Saturday. The party wants to make adjustments to his communication strategy. The current assessment is that he has made huge mistakes that could harm him in the electoral process.

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