Luciano Zucco, the Partido Liberal (PL) candidate for governor of Rio Grande do Sul, detailed his government platform during a live interview.
The proposal highlights a shift in how the state handles natural disasters and financial obligations. Zucco aims to move the administration away from emergency response and toward long-term systemic prevention to protect the region's infrastructure and economy.
During the 30-minute [1] interview titled “Tempo Real,” Zucco criticized the current administration's handling of environmental crises. He said, “O Estado trabalha reação e não prevenção,” arguing that the state focuses on reaction rather than prevention.
To address this, Zucco proposed a comprehensive reform of flood-prevention and alert systems. He said the current approach leaves the state vulnerable to recurring disasters, a strategy he believes must be replaced by proactive planning.
Beyond disaster management, the candidate outlined a plan to renegotiate the state's debt with the Union. This financial restructuring is intended to free up resources for other critical sectors, including public security, and agricultural development.
Zucco also emphasized the need for permanent irrigation policies to support the local agricultural sector. By securing consistent water access, he said the state could stabilize crop yields and protect farmers from volatile weather patterns.
His platform combines these economic measures with a commitment to increased public-security actions. The candidate presented these initiatives as a unified approach to restoring stability to Rio Grande do Sul during his campaign for governor and federal deputy.
““O Estado trabalha reação e não prevenção””
Zucco's platform reflects a broader political tension in Rio Grande do Sul between immediate crisis management and long-term infrastructure investment. By linking federal debt renegotiation to flood prevention and irrigation, he is positioning economic solvency as a prerequisite for environmental resilience. This strategy targets voters who feel the state's current disaster response is insufficient to prevent repeated economic losses from flooding.
