Gilson Alves, a candidate for President of the Republic, denied having directly threatened José Maria Neves with execution, clarifying that his statement was a hypothesis that would require legal and constitutional changes and a conviction for corruption. During an interaction with voters, he explained that his declaration, made during a TCV debate, should be interpreted in the context of advocating for the death penalty for politicians and public officials convicted of corruption. Alves emphasized that the electoral contest is a 'war of ideas' and a 'struggle of wills,' where candidates seek to amplify their messages. He also addressed the meaning of the phrase 'Me Ne Frego,' which he adopted as a personal encouragement despite the controversies it has sparked.