Aécio Neves receives PSDB São Paulo endorsement for 2026 presidential pre‑candidacy
The São Paulo state branch of Brazil's Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB‑SP) announced its full support for a possible pre‑candidacy of federal deputy Aécio Neves for the 2026 presidential election. The endorsement was posted on the party’s official Instagram account and followed internal discussions that included a proposal from Roberto Freire of the Cidadania party to submit Neves’ name to the PSDB/Cidadania federation.
Neves, who previously ran for president in 2014 and served as a senator, is currently the national president of PSDB. Party officials said the backing aims to rebuild bridges and present a centrist alternative to Brazil’s polarized politics, positioning the party for the upcoming election cycle.