Geraldo Alckmin is confirmed presidential candidate

11/06/2006 - 14h46

Spensy Pimentel
Special Report

Belo Horizonte - Yesterday, Sunday, June 11, the PSDB held its national convention and confirmed the former governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, as the party's official candidate for the presidency in this year's October election. The convention also approved senator José Jorge (PFL-PE) as Alckmin's running mate.

On Wednesday, June 21, the PFL will hold its convention and ratify the PSDB decision.

Translation: Allen Bennett