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Flávio Bolsonaro expands political alliances for 2026 presidential runoff

As the 2026 Brazilian presidential election enters its second round, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) is consolidating a broad coalition of right-wing and centrist support. Key endorsements include the Republicanos party, the Podemos party, and several elected governors, such as Cleitinho Azevedo (Minas Gerais) and Douglas Ruas (Rio de Janeiro). Additionally, third-place candidate Augusto Cury has declared his support, contingent on specific policy commitments including the abolition of presidential reelection.

Bolsonaro’s platform focuses on aggressive public security and social stability. He has proposed classifying criminal factions like the PCC and Comando Vermelho as narcoterrorist organizations. Regarding social welfare, he has explicitly denied plans to privatize public banks like Caixa Econômica Federal or abolish the Bolsa Família program, instead promising to maintain and expand it with a focus on social mobility. He also pledged to modernize the Farmácia Popular program through home delivery services.

In response to the growing momentum of the PL candidate, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is attempting to court dissidents within the Centrão, specifically targeting leaders from the PP, União Brasil, and Republicanos who may remain loyal to the current administration despite their party leaderships' alignment with Bolsonaro.

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Augusto Cury · Brasília · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · MDB · PL · Partido Liberal · Podemos · Sergio Moro · Supreme Federal Court

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