Paes sees "maneuver" by Garotinho to favor Douglas Ruas
PSD candidate says ex-governor is trying to annul votes to avoid a second round in Rio de Janeiro
TL;DR
- Eduardo Paes accuses Anthony Garotinho of a plan with Douglas Ruas to prevent a second-round election in Rio de Janeiro.
- Paes claims Garotinho's decision to declare himself ineligible is a strategy to annul his votes, potentially leading to Ruas's victory.
- Paes's campaign had previously labeled Garotinho a "lame duck candidate" whose sole purpose was to disrupt the election.
- Paes views this action as an unprecedented attack on democracy, aiming to disenfranchise voters.
- Paes questioned the alleged deal between Garotinho and Ruas and challenged Ruas to a debate.
- Paes expressed hope that the voters' decision for a second round will be respected.