Who Runs São Paulo? The Fight Behind the Ticket

2026-02-17 - 13:15

Key Points — Gilberto Kassab, the political fixer who made Tarcísio de Freitas governor of São Paulo in 2022, wants to be his running mate for reelection. Tarcísio has told allies the answer is no — and coalition partners are actively blocking Kassab too. — The governor prefers keeping current Vice-Governor Felício Ramuth, a quiet