Marina cites Tarcísio's Rio origins to counter criticism of her candidacy in SP. Senate pre-candidate Marina Silva (Rede) countered the criticisms made by governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans) of her candidacy in São Paulo in the 2026 elections. In an exclusive interview with g1 Campinas, this Thursday (9), Marina stated that Tarcísio's position, who is from Rio, represents a stance of "double standards". "I found it very strange, because being from Rio de Janeiro, who came to be elected governor in the state of São Paulo, having this type of attitude betrays him more than it does me and Simone [Tebet]", he stated. ? Tarcísio criticized the electoral intentions of Marina and Simone Tebet (PSB), also a pre-candidate for a seat in the Senate in São Paulo, this Wednesday (8). The criticisms were posted on the social networks of the two's opponents in this year's election, Guilherme Derrite (PP), after an event between the two in the interior of São Paulo. READ ALSO 'I've been paying taxes in SP for 10 years', says Tebet about Tarcísio's criticism of his pre-candidacy for the Senate; Marina talks about 'prejudice against women' Carioca elected in SP, Tarcísio criticizes Tebet and Marina Silva for running in the state Carioca elected in SP, Tarcísio criticizes Tebet and Marina Silva for not being from the state When responding to the criticism, Marina stated that she sees unequal treatment of men and women in politics. "He thinks that it's natural for him to come and do politics here, and for me, Simone, it's not. And I think there's also an attitude of prejudice against women, of thinking they own the world," he said. The minister stated that women are often seen as "foreigners" in spaces of power. ? Follow g1 Campinas on Instagram "We can set up our territory, our tent, wherever we want. Women will always be seen as foreigners, as if they should stay outside", he declared. Marina was born in Acre, but has been a federal deputy for São Paulo since 2022. Simone Tebet was born in Mato Grosso do Sul and for the first time will run for office in São Paulo. The two lead the voting intention polls for the two Senate careers being contested in the state, ahead of Tarcísio's two candidates (André do Prado, from PL, and Derrite). 'Generous state' In the interview, the minister stated that São Paulo has a history of welcoming people from different regions of the country and recalled that Tarcísio himself built his political career in the state after being born in Rio de Janeiro. "The State of São Paulo is a generous state, which welcomes people from all regions of our country. It even welcomed people who came from outside our country, back in its early days. And they are all very well received", he stated. At the end of his response, he mentioned the governor again: "São Paulo welcomed President Lula and welcomed so many people, including Governor Tarcísio, who now uses double standards to measure and weigh Simone and me," he said. Marina Silva gave an exclusive interview to g1 Campinas, this Thursday (9). Victor Freitas/EPTV VIDEOS: Everything about Campinas and the Region See more news about the region on the g1 Campinas page.