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PRI calls for coalition with PAN and MC to face Morena in 2027
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On its 97th anniversary, PRI leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas called on PAN and Movimiento Ciudadano to form an opposition alliance to counter Morena in the 2027 elections. The appeal aims to unite forces to defend democratic institutions and balance political power. Meanwhile, debate over President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform creates divisions among allied and opposition parties.
Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) closed its party affiliation window with 40 new members, including celebrity journalist Leão Lobo and former senator Kátia Abreu. Leão Lobo plans to run for state or federal deputy from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Kátia Abreu joined in support of President Lula's reelection.
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Paraná Assembly president Alexandre Curi left the PSD and joined the Republicanos on Wednesday, April 1, aiming for the state governorship. The switch comes amid negotiations for Governor Ratinho Júnior's succession. Curi says the move strengthens his alliance with the incumbent.
After months of indecision, União Brasil decided to expel Tourism Minister Celso Sabino for failing to follow the party's directive to leave Lula's government. Meanwhile, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro scheduled a meeting with party leaders to discuss his pre-candidacy for the presidency.