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Felício Ramuth To Lead São Paulo Dec. 26–Jan. 11 as Tarcísio Takes Vacation

The handover highlights Ramuth’s profile alongside a shift in speculation toward Tarcísio’s re‑election.

Overview

  • The transfer of authority was communicated to Alesp president André do Prado and published in the state’s Diário Oficial.
  • Tarcísio is traveling with his family to the United States, according to people close to him.
  • He is scheduled to resume office on Jan. 12, which marks the start of the final year of his term.
  • Ramuth, a PSD leader and former two‑term mayor of São José dos Campos, has overseen state efforts in the Cracolândia area.
  • Speculation about Tarcísio running for president has cooled after Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro announced a pre‑candidacy, while Ramuth considers future roles that could pit him against André do Prado, Mayor Ricardo Nunes and Gilberto Kassab.