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Augusto Cury declines to endorse Lula or Bolsonaro for second round
Augusto Cury, the Avante candidate who finished third in the first round of the Brazilian presidential election, has announced he will not endorse either Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva or Flávio Bolsonaro for the second round. Cury, who received approximately 3.44 million votes (2.89% of valid votes), stated he will maintain total silence regarding the final two candidates and has prohibited his campaign from declaring support for either side.
Cury also expressed his intention to leave political life, stating he has a “100% conviction” that he will not continue in politics. Despite his exit from the race, he remains a proponent of several structural reforms, including the abolition of presidential reelection, fixed terms for Supreme Court justices, and the adoption of a semi-presidential system.
Other defeated candidates have also signaled neutrality or specific stances. Renan Santos (Missão) refused to support either candidate, while the PSD party has allowed its members to decide their own alliances. In contrast, Romeu Zema (Novo) reaffirmed his support for Flávio Bolsonaro, stating he will oppose the PT in the second round.
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Augusto Cury · Avante · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Augusto Cury received approximately 3.44 million votes, representing roughly 2.89% of valid votes in the first round. www.brasilparalelo.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ronaldo Caiado stated he would maintain his political coherence but will consult with his party leadership before declaring support. guaiba.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Augusto Cury will not endorse either Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva or Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round of the presidential election. www.brasilparalelo.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PSD party will allow its state directories and members to decide their own alliances for the second round. guaiba.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romeu Zema reaffirmed his support for Flávio Bolsonaro, stating he will oppose the PT in the second round. guaiba.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Augusto Cury intends to leave political life and does not plan to run for office again. www.brasilparalelo.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Renan Santos announced he will not support any candidate in the second round and released his party members to do as they wish. guaiba.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cury's campaign platform includes abolishing presidential reelection and implementing semi-presidentialism. www.infomoney.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br