"PT failed in providing essential services for life"
"It's time for a change. The PT government promised, but failed to quell this epidemic of violence that is causing a true holocaust in our state, with more than 37 murders in recent years," said gubernatorial candidate Paulo Souto (DEM) at a rally in Bom Jesus da Lapa; he highlighted "the PT's failure" regarding essential public services and "the degradation of healthcare, where Bahians die without care" in state hospitals.
Bahia 247 - "It's time for a change. The PT government promised, but was unable to quell this epidemic of violence that is causing a real holocaust in our state, with more than 37 murders in recent years," said gubernatorial candidate Paulo Souto (DEM), from the 'United for Bahia' coalition, at a rally in Bom Jesus da Lapa on Saturday night (14).
He highlighted "the PT's failure" regarding essential public services and "the degradation of healthcare, where people from Bahia die without care" in state hospitals. "The PT's neglect does not spare education, which today is among the worst in Brazil and has had its evaluation downgraded by the IDEB in recent years."
Alongside his running mates Joaci Góes (PSDB), candidate for vice-governor; and Geddel Vieira Lima (PMDB), candidate for senator; Paulo Souto said that the opposition alliance was formed "to meet the desire for change among the people of Bahia, who are tired of so many unfulfilled promises." "The PT government did not honor its commitments in sectors essential to people's lives: security, health, and education."
To "reverse the tragic situation of these public services," in the case of security, the Democrat proposes the integration of police forces with the formation of task forces to combat organized crime, drug trafficking, death squads, and bank robberies, as well as increasing and better distributing personnel, and investing in intelligence and technology. "But an immediate measure is to restore trust between the government and the police, which was lost during the PT administration."
Souto also spoke of his "desire to end the humiliation suffered by the people of Bahia, who, when they fall ill, cannot schedule appointments, nor can they get tests or surgeries." "In addition to building five new regional hospitals and polyclinics, we will implement a scheduling system with maximum waiting times, ending the sad story of people dying with their test results in hand."
Education will receive Paulo Souto's "full attention" if he is elected. He revealed his plan to implement new daycare centers, full-time schools, and invest in vocational training. "We will also strengthen the State University of Bahia, UNEB, whose Bom Jesus da Lapa campus, which I brought here, I intend to expand."