Lula considers dropping Alckmin as running mate while seeking MDB alliance

Lula has admitted he may exclude Geraldo Alckmin from his presidential ticket as he seeks an alliance with the MDB party. In response, Alckmin stated he does not intend to run in the São Paulo state election if he is dropped as vice-presidential candidate. Meanwhile, other political figures are maneuvering, with Ciro Nogueira offering to pull the PP party's support from Flávio Bolsonaro in exchange for a deal in Piauí.