Political realignment in Minas Gerais threatens incumbent governor's coalition

Governor Mateus Simões is losing support as national-level alliance uncertainty complicates state-level coalition building for the 2026 Minas Gerais gubernatorial race. The center-right is actively seeking alternatives to Senator Cleitinho Azevedo, while the PT has finalized Patrus Ananias as its candidate following prolonged difficulties in securing broader political backing.