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Senator Romário Leaves PL to Support Eduardo Paes for Rio de Janeiro Governor

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5 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Estadao Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)

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Senator Romário announced his departure from the Liberal Party (PL) on Friday, October 14, and declared his support for Eduardo Paes (PSD) in the race for the government of Rio de Janeiro. In a statement released Saturday, the former soccer player said he will remain without a party for the time being and that there are no current negotiations for a new affiliation. Romário stated that his decision was based on his assessment of the challenges facing the state and his belief that Paes possesses the best conditions to govern and solve long standing problems. He emphasized that the departure was an amicable end to a political cycle, noting that he leaves without resentment or personal conflict.

The move creates a divide within the PL, which is supporting Douglas Ruas for governor. Some reports note that this rupture follows a history of friction between Romário and former President Jair Bolsonaro, particularly regarding the 2022 Senate race and the 2024 mayoral election in Rio. While Romário has not declared a preference for a presidential candidate, it is noted that Paes is supported by President Lula.

Coverage of the event varied in focus. Center and center left reports included additional context regarding Romário's personal legal issues, specifically a court order to block payments from his work as a commentator for CazéTV to settle a debt of 32.4 million reais. Center right coverage focused more on the broader electoral impact in Rio, highlighting other political shifts such as Rogério Lisboa's support for Paes.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
Framed the event as a political transition and included reports on the senator's financial legal battles.
Centre
Focused on the party switch while including details about the senator's legal debts and salary controversies.
Centre-right
Emphasized the strategic electoral implications for the PL and the broader shift of candidates toward Eduardo Paes.

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