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‘Golden Chainsaw’ Winner Brings Liberal Agenda to Brazil’s Left-Wing Ticket
- Senator Katia Abreu standing as Ciro Gomes’ vice president
- Abreu is known for her robust support of farming sector
Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg
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In another example of the unpredictable nature of Brazil’s presidential race, a Senator who describes herself as a center-right liberal is the vice-presidential pick of a left-winger who sends shivers down the spine of the financial markets.
Katia Abreu, 56, is the running mate of Ciro Gomes, the fourth-placed presidential candidate who has pledged to buy back oil fields sold to foreigners during the current administration and also revoke a cap on public spending. Still, in an interview on Thursday, Abreu stressed her commitment to free markets, insisting there was no contradiction between her beliefs and his.