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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."
Entities
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
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar offered DNA material to the Procuradoria‑Geral da República for testing after the accusation. www.bombeirosdf.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arthur Lira negotiated and secured Alfredo Gaspar’s selection as vice‑presidential candidate. www.moneyreport.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar is accused of raping a 13‑year‑old girl, an allegation he denies. informatudodf.com.br · jornaldiadia.com.br · www.bombeirosdf.com.br · www.itaberabanoticias.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Flávio Bolsonaro announced Alfredo Gaspar as his vice‑presidential candidate for the 2026 election. www.moneyreport.com.br · www.itaberabanoticias.com.br · portaltucuma.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rogério Marinho faced criticism within the PL after the vice selection.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The vice selection disappointed female supporters, prompting Flávio Bolsonaro to schedule women‑focused campaign events.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar offered DNA material to the PGR for testing after being accused of sexual assault. informatudodf.com.br · jornaldiadia.com.br · www.estadao.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar served as relator of the CPMI of INSS. www.moneyreport.com.br · www.itaberabanoticias.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · jornaldiadia.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The selection was presented as a strategic move to boost the campaign’s appeal in Brazil’s Northeast region. www.moneyreport.com.br
- [● 16 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar was announced as Flávio Bolsonaro's vice‑presidential candidate. www.moneyreport.com.br · www.itaberabanoticias.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · informatudodf.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro announced Alfredo Gaspar as his vice‑presidential candidate. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.itaberabanoticias.com.br · www.moneyreport.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · jc.uol.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Alfredo Gaspar is a deputy from Alagoas and a member of the PL. www.itaberabanoticias.com.br · www.moneyreport.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · informatudodf.com.br