Kassab Confirms Exit From São Paulo Government as Tarcísio Prepares Early Cabinet Shake-Up

Overview

• Gilberto Kassab said his departure could happen at any time up to March and that he is already delegating duties, while reporters cite allies who expect the move in the coming days or by year-end.
• Kassab stated he is not a candidate and is leaving to command PSD’s electoral strategy, reinforcing that the party will field its own ticket in 2026.
• Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is working to advance changes usually tied to the desincompatibilização deadline so new secretaries start the year in office, with announcements planned in stages.
• Beyond Kassab, secretaries cited as likely to leave include Roberto de Lucena (Tourism), Valéria Bolsonaro (Women’s Policies), Guilherme Piai (Agriculture) and Coronel Helena Reis (Sports).
• The turnover has begun: Guilherme Derrite left Public Security to return to Congress and pursue a Senate run, Osvaldo Nico Gonçalves took over the post on December 2, and G1 reports Geraldo Melo will replace Piai while Adriana Liporoni will take over from Valéria Bolsonaro.