Brazil Lula Sees Running Mate in Key Cabinet Job If Elected
- Alckmin seen as good fit in many ministries, including Finance
- He would lead market-friendly agenda, appeal to moderates
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Brazil’s presidential front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is likely to appoint his centrist running mate to a key cabinet position to reinforce his commitment to a moderate political and economic agenda if elected in October, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Geraldo Alckmin could helm several important ministries, including Finance or Agriculture, the people said, requesting anonymity because the discussions are not public. In the past few weeks, his name became stronger to lead the economic team, according to one of them.