Patrus Ananias promises to expand dialogue with civil society if elected governor of Minas Gerais

Patrus participated in a PT march, with a concentration around Praça da Liberdade, in the Central-South Region of Belo Horizonte — Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo

The candidate for the government of Minas Gerais Patrus Ananias (PT) stated this Friday (2), in Belo Horizonte, that he intends to expand dialogue with civil society organizations, unions and social movements if he is elected.

In the morning, Patrus arrived at the central campaign committee, in the Floresta neighborhood, in the East Region of the capital, where he was welcomed by voters and supporters.

There, he participated in a meeting with representatives of these entities and university professors. The candidate received letters, manifestos and demands from the groups.

"Today we are here receiving suggestions, ideas, proposals from entities, from social movements. And this spirit of dialogue, of democratic participation, is a characteristic of my history and will be a hallmark of our government in Minas Gerais", he stated.

In the afternoon, Patrus participated in a PT march, with a concentration around Praça da Liberdade, in the Center-South region of Belo Horizonte.

The candidate climbed into an open truck alongside President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), candidate for re-election. Supporters continued along Avenida Brasil, and the event ended at Praça Tiradentes.