Raquel Lyra debuts for the PSD with a TV appearance and aims for reelection in Pernambuco.
Governor seeks to strengthen campaign with increased airtime and resources from Gilberto Kassab's party.
247 - Four days after joining the PSD, the governor of Pernambuco, Raquel Lyra, made her first television appearance for her new party. In 30 seconds, she highlighted actions taken during her administration and stated: "As the first female governor of Pernambuco, I am honored to lead the transformation of our state and guarantee a better future for our people." The move to the PSD, Gilberto Kassab's party, offers the governor more TV time and access to financial resources, decisive factors for her reelection in 2024, the newspaper notes. The globe.
The affiliation with the PSD took place at an event with a convention-like atmosphere, attended by ministers and allies of the federal government, reinforcing Lyra's intention to strengthen ties with the Planalto Palace. The governor has been particularly close to the Minister of the Civil House, Rui Costa (PT), while in Pernambuco the PT is experiencing a division: the state wing supports Lyra, but the municipal directorate maintains an alliance with João Campos (PSB), her likely opponent in the elections.
According to the report, the party switch also reflects the PSDB's weakness at the national level. In the PSD, Raquel Lyra gains a more robust party structure, which could be decisive in the contest against Campos. Meanwhile, the federal government faces a dilemma regarding potential public support for the mayor of Recife, since the PSD is also part of the allied base. The governor seeks to consolidate her image as an agent of transformation and growth in the state.
