Cleitinho called socialist online; understand

Online labels for Cleitinho

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo, elected governor of Minas Gerais, is called 'socialist' and 'communist' by internet users.

“socialista”

Cleitinho's right-wing stance

Cleitinho identifies as right-wing and supports Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy.

Football sponsorship controversy

Cleitinho criticized state government's sponsorship of football clubs using state funds.

TCE-MG suspension

TCE-MG suspended state government's football club sponsorships to avoid revenue loss from betting bans.

Financial justification

Cleitinho claims state faces budget shortfalls for public servants and school meals.

6x1 work schedule

Cleitinho supports ending the 6x1 work schedule, which limits weekly hours to 40.

IR tax exemption

Cleitinho advocates for income tax exemption for workers earning up to R$ 5.000 monthly.

Opposition to privatization

Cleitinho opposes privatizing Cemig, stating it generates profits.

Criticism of political boycotts

Cleitinho criticized politicians who boycott workers and businesses over election differences.

Social media backlash

Internet users label Cleitinho 'socialist' and 'comrade' after his financial comments.

“camarada”

Flávio Bolsonaro's stance

Flávio Bolsonaro previously opposed work schedule changes but later agreed to support Cleitinho's proposal.

State financial concerns

Cleitinho claims state faces difficulties paying public servants and school meals.

Football club funding

State funds allocated to football clubs: Atlético-MG R$ 15 million, Cruzeiro R$ 15 million, América-MG R$ 2 million.

TCE-MG decision

TCE-MG suspended state government's football club sponsorships to avoid revenue loss from betting bans.

Cleitinho's pizza gesture

Cleitinho showed a R$ 50 bill to Senado to question workers' purchasing power.

6x1 work schedule details

The 6x1 work schedule limits weekly hours to 40 with two paid rest days.