Alckmin to meet São Paulo mayors to build support for Lula

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  Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will meet mayors, former mayors and city councillors in Hortolândia, São Paulo state, on Friday, October 16.

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  The meeting is part of Lula’s campaign effort to broaden its support in the presidential run-off.

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  The organizers have invited current and former officials from several parties, including some aligned with Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

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  Alckmin plans to present a future Lula government as strongly focused on municipalities and open to mayors from other parties.

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  The event follows a meeting between Flávio Bolsonaro and mayors from the São Paulo metropolitan region on October 11.

Who

Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will meet mayors, former mayors and city councillors. Former minister Simone Tebet is also expected to attend.

What

A meeting to build support for Lula in the presidential run-off.

When

Friday, October 16. The article was published on October 12, 2026.

Where

Hortolândia, in the Campinas region of São Paulo state, Brazil.

Why

Lula’s campaign is seeking to broaden its support. Alckmin plans to emphasize that a future Lula government would work closely with municipalities.

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