Decisive meeting five days before the vote
The five candidates for the government of Rio de Janeiro meet this Thursday, at 9:30 PM, right after Jornal Nacional. Leading the polls, Eduardo Paes and Rodrigo Bacellar decided to participate in the confrontation even while avoiding direct confrontations with rivals so far.
Controversial topics and citations
During the program, Paes and Bacellar are expected to mention names like Lula, Sérgio Cabral and Cláudio Castro. The current governor is ahead in voting intentions for the election scheduled for next Sunday, the 4th.
Anthony Garotinho (Republicanos), William Siri (PSOL) and André Marinho (Novo) complete the table and should question the main contenders about security and public management.
Repercussion among analysts
Columnists already predict a heated clash, focusing on political alliances and the legacy of previous administrations. The live format should allow quick replies and communication strategies for the end of the campaign.