Tarcísio says that poor people don't know what left and right mean in politics, and defends neoliberalism at a BTG Pactual event.

247 - The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), said this Wednesday, the 15th, that poor people don't know what right and left mean in politics, as they need solutions to immediate problems, according to... FSP.

The statement was made at an event hosted by the BTG Pactual bank, alongside the governors of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite (PSDB), and Paraná, Ratinho Júnior (PSD), in response to a question about polarization in the country.

“I understand that there is a very needy population that depends on us. Many times I am asked, 'So, are you right-wing?' Regardless of whether I am more right-wing, I say this: it doesn't matter if you are right or left. The poor don't know what right is, what left is,” stated Tarcísio, elected based on polarization, riding the wave of Bolsonarism.

"He needs a roof over his head, he needs shelter, he needs protection, he needs healthcare, solutions to his immediate problems, and a reduction in waiting times for elective surgeries," he said.

Furthermore, the governor of São Paulo, attempting to appear 'technical' and distance himself from Bolsonaro's ideology, stated that the agendas of the right and left often converge and that polarized debate causes programmatic discussion to be lost. In this vein, as Folha points out, the governor has supported issues such as environmental protection.

Regarding President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), Tarcísio reinforced his commitment to the predatory neoliberal policy, highlighting, however, that his relationship with the federal government will be republican. “Now, we will present the counterpoint here. Where is the counterpoint? Will it be through fighting? No, it will be through action. It will be through a large program of concessions, privatization, public-private partnerships, a large streamlining program, administrative reform. So that we can show that it is possible to implement social policy by demonstrating where the resources will come from,” he said.

In São Paulo, the governor reiterated his support for privatizations, citing the Metropolitan Water and Energy Company (Emae), highways, the intercity train linking the capital to Campinas, and public-private partnerships as one way to revitalize the city center. Furthermore, Tarcísio also advocated for the privatization of the Port of Santos—which, however, is managed by the federal government.

"On the one hand, I'm concerned when we see issues that have been resolved returning to the agenda, such as reversing privatizations and the autonomy of the Central Bank; I think we shouldn't be discussing this. On the other hand, I see a Congress that, in a way, maintains a liberal profile," he said.

Leite and Ratinho also committed to the neoliberal agenda.

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