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

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by 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

March 18, 2026 Reported by 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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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

January 26, 2026 Reported by 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

January 05, 2026 Reported by 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.

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