Senator Cleitinho Azevedo defies party leadership to announce Minas Gerais gubernatorial bid

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo has declared his candidacy for the Minas Gerais governorship, directly contradicting an official statement from his party, Republicanos, which had previously ruled out his run. The internal rift creates uncertainty regarding the party's official support and the viability of his ticket alongside running mate Luís Eduardo Falcão.