Garcia Eyes 2026 São Paulo Gubernatorial Race: A Challenge to Lula?

São Paulo's Former Governor Rodrigo Garcia Eyes 2026 Gubernatorial Race, Vowing to Defeat Lula São Paulo, Brazil – Former São Paulo Governor Rodrigo Garcia recently gave an interview to Jovem Pan News, hinting at a potential run for governor in the 2026 elections. In the interview, Garcia expressed his strong support for the current administration of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, stating, “Meu grande objetivo ano que vem é estar em um projeto que derrote o atual governo federal, que troque o Lula” (My main goal next year is to be in a project that defeats the current federal government, that replaces Lula). Garcia's comments signal a significant shift in the political landscape of São Paulo, indicating a potential challenge to the incumbent or other candidates. His past experience as governor and his stated commitment to opposing the Lula administration make him a key figure to watch in the coming election cycle. The full interview can be viewed on the Jovem Pan YouTube channel.