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Progressistas Party (PP) declares neutrality, blocks Tereza Cristina as Flávio Bolsonaro's running mate

The Progressistas Party (PP) announced on 31 July that it will remain neutral in Brazil’s 2026 presidential election. The decision follows an internal consultation of the party’s state directories, in which a majority voted for neutrality and the party decided not to convene a national convention to formalise any alliance.

By maintaining neutrality, the PP communicated its stance to Senator Tereza Cristina, who accepted the party’s position. The move prevents her from joining Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s (Liberal Party – PL) ticket as vice‑president, despite Bolsonaro’s earlier claim that she had accepted the invitation. The deadline for finalising coalition arrangements is 5 August 2026, after which formal party alliances must be settled.

The PP’s stance isolates Bolsonaro, leaving him with only the PL’s support and limiting his ability to broaden his campaign through the centrist‑right federation with União Brasil. Other right‑wing parties such as Republicanos have also signalled reluctance to ally with Bolsonaro, further constraining his coalition prospects.

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Brazil · Ceará · Ciro Nogueira · Flávio Bolsonaro · Liberal Party (PL) · Partido Liberal (PL) · Priscila Costa · Progressistas (PP) · Progressistas Party · Progressistas Party (PP) · Republicanos · Senator Flávio Bolsonaro

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