Rio de Janeiro's Cedae privatization becomes uncertain
Leading candidates in Rio de Janeiro's governorship election came out to oppose the privatization of state water utility Cedae.
First, Romário Faria, who is the frontrunner candidate ahead of October's election, said he will review plans to sell Cedae.
Now Eduardo Paes, trailing Faria in the polls, expressed a similar opinion.
Paes said he would halt the Cedae privatization but plans to push public-private partnerships for the company's projects.
"This is a model that we intend to implant in the state: Cedae stronger, commanding processes, as a large state sanitation company, but being able to work in certain areas with the private sector," he told local reporters.
According to recent polls, Romário has the backing of 14% of voters, followed by Eduardo Paes and Anthony Garotinho with 12% each.
Brazilians vote on October 7 for president, state governors and legislators.
The current Rio de Janeiro state administration is trying to privatize Cadae to compensate for a major decline in tax revenue.
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