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6mo ago

PSD Steps Up 2026 Push as Rondônia Governor Joins and Party Sets April 15 Deadline

State-level shocks — from a Supreme Court intervention in Recife to a senator quitting in Bahia — are remaking alliances.

Eduardo Leite, Ronaldo Caiado e Ratinho Jr. posam com Gilberto Kassad, presidente do PSD
PSD filia governador de Rondônia e amplia ofensiva para 2026
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Relações do dono do Master com autoridades estão no centro do debate público

Overview

  • Rondônia’s Marcos Rocha left União Brasil for the PSD, took over the party’s state leadership, said he will not run for the Senate, and plans to back Mayor Adailton Fúria for his succession.
  • Gilberto Kassab reaffirmed the PSD will name its presidential nominee by April 15, with research only one input, while favoring a same-party ticket and leaving open Senate runs for Ratinho Júnior, Eduardo Leite, and Ronaldo Caiado.
  • With Rocha and Caiado onboard, the PSD now counts six governors and is increasing pressure on União Brasil, as insiders predict further defections during the party-switching window.
  • STF minister Gilmar Mendes halted a GAECO/MPPE probe into Recife officials for desvio de finalidade and directed the Federal Police to investigate alleged illegal monitoring of an ally of Mayor João Campos, notifying the CNMP.
  • In Bahia, Senator Ângelo Coronel confirmed he will leave the PSD after losing space on the pro-Lula slate, easing one local impasse while signaling shifting alignments for 2026.