Renan Santos and Caiado Cancel Participation in Debate
Absences of Two Candidates Spark Speculation Over Schedules and Health
Renan Santos and Ronaldo Caiado have withdrawn from the debate hosted by the Inteligência Ltda. podcast in São Paulo this Friday (18). Both cited scheduling and health issues, while the debate is supported by Metrópoles and G4.
renan santos absent due to voice issues
Renan Santos's campaign reported that the candidate is facing a "voice problem, with suspected pharyngitis or laryngitis." Medical advice led the candidate to temporarily suspend Q&A sessions and interviews lasting longer than 20 minutes. Renan explained that he will be on the road and that, under current conditions, he would not be able to sustain more than an hour of debate. Despite the limitation, he decided to maintain his bus trip across the country during the campaign.
caiado cancels due to schedule adjustments and pneumonia
Caiado's press office attributed his absence to schedule adjustments. The PSD candidate has slowed the pace of his campaign commitments since being diagnosed with pneumonia. Caiado was hospitalized in São Paulo and discharged last Sunday (13). Since then, the campaign has been making adjustments to his public schedule.
participation of other candidates confirmed
Augusto Cury (Avante) and Romeu Zema (Novo) remain confirmed for the debate. Samara Martins (UP) was also expected, but the absence of Renan Santos and Caiado altered the format of the meeting. The debate will be held at the G4 space in Vila Olímpia.
context of absences in the campaign
This is Caiado's second absence from a debate this week. On Monday (14), he also did not participate in the meeting hosted by Mathias TV in São Paulo. Renan Santos had already canceled his participation in a debate organized by Flow, attributing the decision to a scheduling conflict. The September 18 debate takes place on the same day as an SBT interview, which was prioritized by the candidate.
impact on the presidential race
The absences of Renan Santos and Ronaldo Caiado, along with those of Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, have sparked speculation about campaign strategies and the candidates' willingness to participate in debates. The event, which received support from outlets such as Metrópoles and G4, remains on the agenda despite the last-minute changes.
With information from PlatôBR, Gazeta do Povo, R7.
Source: PlatôBR, Gazeta do Povo, R7