Who was Sarney's running mate in the election where he ran for Vice-President?
Juscelino Kubitschek
Lula da Silva
Tancredo Neves
Itamar Franco
Answer
Tancredo Neves, Sarney's running mate in the 1985 Brazilian presidential election, was widely seen as the frontrunner. Tragically, he fell severely ill and passed away before he could be sworn in as President, leading Sarney to assume the presidency in his stead.
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