Brazil's PL Party Announces Senate Bid by Carlos Bolsonaro and Chamber Run by Influencer Breno Faria

Former Rio de Janeiro councilman Carlos Bolsonaro announced his pre‑candidacy for the Brazilian Senate representing Santa Catarina. He said he has "been reborn" in the state, praised its people, and pledged to fight for greater freedom and less bureaucracy. The move was supported by former President Jair Bolsonaro and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, despite criticism over his lack of local electoral history.

Digital influencer Breno Vieira Faria, known for the "Café com Teu Pai" project and who commands more than one million social‑media followers, declared his pre‑candidacy for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies from Rio de Janeiro. Positioning himself as a Christian father defending traditional values, he faces backlash from feminist groups for remarks deemed misogynistic. His candidacy reflects the Liberal Party's strategy of leveraging high‑visibility social‑media personalities in the 2026 elections.