2026 Elections

PSD's Gilberto Kassab announces continued 2026 presidential candidate timeline with Governors Leite and Caiado, despite Ratinho Júnior's withdrawal.

PSD keeps presidential candidate timeline despite Ratinho Jr.'s withdrawal

23. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

Paraná Governor Ratinho Júnior (PSD) announced on Monday (March 23) that he is withdrawing from the 2026 presidential race and will complete his state term. PSD national president Gilberto Kassab stated the party will select its candidate by month's end, between Governors Eduardo Leite (RS) and Ronaldo Caiado (GO). The decision surprised Kassab but does not change the third-way plan.

Flávio Bolsonaro's team criticizes jingle against centrão at RN event

Supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) sang a jingle criticizing the centrão at an event in Natal (RN) on Saturday (21). The senator's team repudiated the lyrics on Monday (23), stating they did not receive prior approval and disrespect important parties. The incident unfolds amid 'Zero Um's' pre-campaign for the 2026 presidency.

Sergio Moro decides to join PL to run for Paraná governorship

18. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Senator Sergio Moro has decided to leave União Brasil and join PL to run for Paraná governor in the 2026 elections, backed by Flávio Bolsonaro's party. The move breaks PL's alliance with Governor Ratinho Jr. and aims to secure a strong stage for the presidential candidate in the state.

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Electoral court bans Helder's deputy from using hats with her name

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PL negotiates affiliation of PSD leader in São Paulo assembly

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João Campos defends Alckmin's continuation as Lula's running mate

Flávio's allies see Tarcísio's attack on Bolsonaro supporters through dismissals

The dismissal of allies of former Security Secretary Guilherme Derrite has sparked tension between Bolsonaro supporters and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas. Flávio Bolsonaro's allies view the firings as a break and betrayal. At least 14 people linked to Derrite were removed by direct order from the governor.

Tarcísio praises Nikolas Ferreira's march as a courageous act

26. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas highlighted the march led by Deputy Nikolas Ferreira as a courageous movement that gathered 18,000 people in Brasília. The bolsonarista act solidified Ferreira as a national PL electoral arm for the 2026 elections. Lula's government aides downplay the mobilization, linking it to distractions from scandals.

Lula preaches unity between left and right in beach video

Two days after vetoing a bill that would reduce penalties for January 8 golpists, President Lula released a video preaching unity between opposing political currents. Recorded during a vacation in Restinga da Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro, the material was shared by First Lady Janja and uses a sea waves metaphor to combat ideological prejudices.

PP considers Rodrigo Garcia's candidacy against Tarcísio in 2026

5. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Discontent with Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, PP leaders are considering launching former Governor Rodrigo Garcia as their own candidate for São Paulo's governorship in 2026. The party prioritizes electing Guilherme Derrite to the Senate but sees potential in Garcia to mobilize support. The move reflects complaints from mayors and lawmakers about the current government's lack of attention.

fredag, 13. mars 2026, 11:00