Fernando Haddad, the Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) candidate for governor of São Paulo, presented his security proposals during a live CNN Brasil interview Monday [1].
The interview is part of a series of candidate screenings ahead of the 2026 state elections [1]. As a primary contender for the governorship, Haddad's critique of the incumbent administration's management of public safety serves as a central pillar of his campaign platform.
Broadcast at 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 10 [1], the interview focused heavily on the current state of law enforcement in São Paulo. Haddad targeted the governor's recent appointment choices, suggesting that the current leadership has undermined the structural integrity of the police force.
"Perdemos a cadeia de comando," Haddad said [2].
Beyond personnel changes, Haddad discussed the intersection of fiscal policy and public safety. He specifically addressed the "taxa das blusinhas," a controversial tax issue, arguing that security funding should not be tied to such measures.
"Precisamos de um plano de segurança que proteja a população e que não dependa de “taxa das blusinhas”," Haddad said [1].
The candidate used the platform to argue for a more systemic approach to crime prevention, contrasting his vision with the current administration's tactics. The broadcast, which aired simultaneously on television and YouTube, allowed Haddad to reach a broad audience of voters in the São Paulo capital, and across the state.
Haddad's appearance is one of several scheduled sabatinas by CNN Brasil, designed to give candidates a platform to detail their proposals and challenge the incumbent's record before the 2026 vote [1].
“"Perdemos a cadeia de comando."”
Haddad's focus on the 'chain of command' suggests a campaign strategy centered on institutional stability and professionalization of the police. By linking security to tax disputes like the 'taxa das blusinhas,' he is attempting to frame public safety not just as a policing issue, but as a broader failure of governance and fiscal priority by the current governor.
