# Cleitinho called socialist online; understand

> Brazilian senator Cleitinho Azevedo, elected governor of Minas Gerais, faces online labels as he pushes right-wing policies.
- Title: Cleitinho called socialist online; understand · Poder360
- Summary: Brazilian senator Cleitinho Azevedo, elected governor of Minas Gerais, faces online labels as he pushes right-wing policies.
- Keywords: cleitinho azevedo, minas gerais, republicanos, flávio bolsonaro, escala 6 x 1, imposto de renda, cemig, codemig, futebol, redes sociais, brazil, Poder360
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-congresso/de-direita-cleitinho-e-chamado-de-socialista-nas-redes-sociais-entenda
- Author: Juliana Alves
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:30:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cleitinho azevedo, minas gerais, republicanos, flávio bolsonaro, escala 6 x 1, imposto de renda, cemig, codemig, futebol, redes sociais, brazil, news
## Online labels for Cleitinho
Senator Cleitinho Azevedo, elected governor of Minas Gerais, is called 'socialist' and 'communist' by internet users.

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## 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.

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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazilian senator Cleitinho Azevedo, elected governor of Minas Gerais, faces online labels as he pushes right-wing policies.