Local elections were held last sunday in an atmosphere of expectation, anxiety, but also losing credibility.
As expected, the PT (workers party) is in free fall and the PSDB (Brazilian social democratic party) is the big beneficiary from it. This definetly isn't a surprise. Yet, other issues should be stressed. The President's party was the one which have won more city halls.
Blanc and spoilt votes as well abstention had a considerable growth. Sao Paulo (SP) and Rio de Janeiro are a tremendous example of it. What if the vote was optional?
Several political parties polarized the elections, but much more important than that is the candidate profile. If one is appreciated by citizens, the party which supports him is not that important.
In SP we could witness an astonishing PSDB victory on the first round. A few months ago, João Doria was an unknown political actor. He has just begun his political career. He was supported by Geraldo Alckmin (one possible candidate to 2018 presidencial elections), but most of the PSDB chiefs were against him. At the beginning polls just gave 5% of the votes to João. Without any political experience he achieved a resounding victory. 53% of the votes, leaving the other candidates far behind with no chance of a 2nd round. João Doria is a well succeded businessmen who wants to apply in the government what he's been doing in the private sector.
Popular discontent with the political class is obvious and was largely emphasized over the elections.
One last word: The Bank Clerk strike is reaching a month length. This strike hinders cash withdrawal leading to a reducing consumption that affects commerce. The small and micro companies are already facing severe problems.
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