MARIANA BRASILBRASÍLIA, DF (FOLHAPRESS) - Senator Romário announced his departure from the PL this Saturday (15) and declared support for Eduardo Paes (PSD) for the Government of Rio de Janeiro.
Romário leaves PL, is left without a party and announces support for Eduardo Paes for Government of RJ
MARIANA BRASILBRASÍLIA, DF (FOLHAPRESS) - Senator Romário announced his departure from the PL this Saturday (15) and declared support for Eduardo Paes (PSD) for the Government of Rio de Janeiro. The former football player left Jair and...
"At this first moment, the parliamentarian will remain without a party and states that there are no ongoing conversations regarding a new affiliation", says a note from the parliamentarian's office. Although Paes has the support of Lula (PT), Romário did not say whether he would vote for any presidential candidate.
- The senator states that the choice is based on his assessment of the current situation in Rio de Janeiro and the challenges that the next governor will face.
- "I have my positions, Eduardo has his and we don't need to agree on everything.
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The former football player left Jair and Flávio Bolsonaro's party on the eve of the start of the electoral campaign. "At this first moment, the parliamentarian will remain without a party and states that there are no ongoing conversations regarding a new affiliation", says a note from the parliamentarian's office.
Although Paes has the support of Lula (PT), Romário did not say whether he would vote for any presidential candidate.
The senator states that the choice is based on his assessment of the current situation in Rio de Janeiro and the challenges that the next governor will face. "I have my positions, Eduardo has his and we don't need to agree on everything. What weighs heavily for me is Rio. I believe that today it has the best conditions to govern the state, build solutions and face problems that have been going on for many years and that no governor has been able to resolve to date. My choice has been made and I will publicly support him."
According to surveys by Quaest, Paes leads in the disputes for state government. Romário will not be a candidate this year because his term runs until 2031.
According to the former player, the decision has been matured over the last few months and represents the end of a political cycle.
"I have respect for the PL and for the people I have worked with in recent years. It was a thoughtful decision, taken calmly and without any personal issues. I understood that this is the time to end this cycle and follow a new political path. I leave without a fight, without resentment and with respect for everyone", he states.
The senator also said that his priority will continue to be the mandate and representation of Rio de Janeiro in the Federal Senate.
"Party is a political choice. My commitment to Rio de Janeiro and the people who elected me is above any party choice. This is what will continue to guide my decisions and my work in the Senate", he states.
Romário left the Senate, during the World Cup period, to be a commentator on the matches on CazéTV. The parliamentarian, who had not taken leave from his position and continued to receive his salary as a senator, announced that he would give up payments, after being the target of criticism.
In parallel, the 4th Civil Court of Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, ordered the blocking of the amounts he would receive from the channel for the services provided.
The decision was taken to pay off a debt of R$32.4 million that the former player is accused of having contracted following a lawsuit filed by Koncretize Projetos e Obras Ltda. against him and his company. The process takes place in secret from the courts.
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