Governors want to close the channel of dialogue with Bolsonaro and maintain it with Mourão.
Some governors would be willing to maintain dialogue only with the vice-president, Hamilton Mourão, further reinforcing Jair Bolsonaro's isolation.
247 - Given Jair Bolsonaro's repeated statements that contradict WHO guidelines regarding the containment of the new coronavirus, and his attacks on governors, Brazilian state leaders are increasingly isolating him.
According to a the antagonistSome governors are no longer willing to engage in dialogue with Bolsonaro and would only agree to speak with the vice president, Hamilton Mourão.
On Tuesday night (24), Bolsonaro went to the national television and radio network to criticize the isolation policy adopted in the states of the country. According to G1 report25 of the 17 governors said on Wednesday (25) at a meeting that they will continue to apply the restrictions.
The following states will maintain social isolation: AC, AL, AP, AM, BA, CE, DF, ES, GO, MA, MT, MS, MG, PA, PB, PR, PE, PI, RJ, RN, RS, SC, SP, SE and TO.
Earlier, the governor of São Paulo, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, demanded that Jair Bolsonaro set an example for the Brazilian population. “As a citizen, as a Brazilian, and also as governor, I begin by lamenting the terms of your address to the nation. You, as president of the Republic, must set an example. You must be a leader to command, to direct, to lead the country, and not to divide it.”
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, reiterated his request for people to stay home. "In his radio and television address, the President of the Republic contradicted the recommendations of the World Health Organization. We will remain firm, following medical advice and preserving lives. I ask you: please, stay home."
From Maranhão, Flávio Dino said that there is less hope that Bolsonaro will occupy the presidency responsibly. "Today's statement shows that there is little hope that Bolsonaro can exercise the Presidency of the Republic responsibly and efficiently. The damage is unpredictable and extremely serious."
At the meeting between governors, Jair Bolsonaro was the butt of jokes. The governor of Piauí, Wellington Dias, said to the governor of Goiás, Roberto Caiado: "Welcome to the Club". Caiado announced a break with the federal government this Wednesday.
Dino added: "I want to know what club this is, because I want to be a part of it." "All of us," Doria added.