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While the meeting gave off an appearance of camaraderie, it is essential to recognize the political theater at play. The rhetoric of partnership and shared responsibility may indeed be more performative than genuine. Mota and Alcolumbre, while expressing their willingness to collaborate, navigate a complex political landscape that includes ingrained expectations from their respective constituencies.
As Bolsonaro's influence continues to be recalibrated in this new political landscape, his supporters remain a formidable force. They recognize his long-term battle against the PT and understand that a different candidate might not easily fill that void.