Brazil Governor-Elect Douglas Ruas Defends Alerj in First Speech

In his first speech as governor-elect, Douglas Ruas criticized attacks on the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly (Alerj) after an ally linked the body to a criminal organization. He urged deputies to defend the institution and called for dialogue between the branches of government. The incident signals potential friction between the incoming executive and the legislature, though the ally's remarks may be isolated.