Brazilian right lacks a clear leader, Javier Milei seen as de facto figure

Opinion pieces argue that the Brazilian right has no identifiable national leader after former president Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction. Party figures such as Valdemar Costa Neto (PL), Ciro Nogueira (PP), Gilberto Kassab (PSD) and Antonio Rueda (União Brasil) are described as having limited influence, with only Ciro Nogueira holding any parliamentary votes. The articles portray Argentine president Javier Milei as the de facto leader of the Brazilian and broader Latin‑American right. They note that Kassab is attempting a political comeback as a vice‑presidential candidate on a ticket with Eduardo Caiado, while Flávio Bolsonaro and Governor Tarcísio de Freitas are said to lack leadership credentials. A comparison of economic indicators between Brazil and Argentina is also mentioned, highlighting Brazil’s stronger performance on most metrics.