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Flávio Bolsonaro selects Alfredo Gaspar as 2026 vice-presidential candidate

Flávio Bolsonaro, the Liberal Party (PL) presidential candidate for 2026, has finalized his running mate, Federal Deputy Alfredo Gaspar (PL-AL). This selection has drawn scrutiny due to a sexual assault accusation involving a minor that Gaspar denies; he has voluntarily provided DNA material to the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) to clear his name. The PGR has subsequently requested further investigations from the Federal Police.

The announcement has also reshaped political alliances. Following Gaspar's move to the presidential ticket, Flávio Bolsonaro endorsed Arthur Lira (PP) for a Senate seat in Alagoas, as well as Marina Candia (PSDB) for the same race. Additionally, Bolsonaro announced support for 47 Senate candidates nationwide, notably excluding Ciro Nogueira (PP).

During recent campaign events, Bolsonaro addressed the female electorate, stating he intends to appoint both men and women to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) if elected. He also faced criticism from political opponents, such as Guilherme Boulos, who described the vice-presidential choice as a "marriage of racketeering and secret budget."

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Alfredo Gaspar · Arthur Lira · Daniella Marques · Flávio Bolsonaro · Gilmar Mendes · Guilherme Boulos · Liberal Party (PL) · Lindbergh Farias · Partido Liberal · Procuradoria‑Geral da República (PGR) · Rogério Marinho · Ronaldo Caiado

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Como foi a escolhe do vice de Flávio Bolsonaro [www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br]