In the latest debate broadcast by TV Verdes Mares, the candidates for the Palácio da Abolição Ciro Gomes (PSDB) and Elmano de Freitas (PT) clashed over visions for the future of Ceará.
Main topics in dispute
The two contenders addressed public security, job creation, full-time education and management of water resources. The tone was one of direct confrontation, with each side defending their record and criticizing the opponent.
Elmano de Freitas' View
Elmano highlighted the continuity of ongoing programs, such as full-time schools, high-complexity units in the interior and infrastructure projects like the Transnordestina. He emphasized the partnership with the federal government and leaders like Cid Gomes and Luizianne Lins, stating that the focus should be on expanding investments in security forces and professionalizing young people to reduce poverty.
Ciro Gomes' Arguments
Ciro Gomes, in turn, emphasized the difficulties faced during the campaign, including the use of public machines and the actions of criminal factions. The PSDB candidate asked for the voter's vote to promote a change that unites the population and combats the poverty affecting millions of Ceará residents, citing the absence of policies for families in atypical situations.
Final Call to the Voter
Both ended the debate by reinforcing the importance of the October 2 election and asking for support for their respective slates. The state election remains polarized between the two political projects.