Flávio Bolsonaro urged to pick a northeastern woman as vice‑presidential running mate

Pastor Silas Malafaia told Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL‑RJ) that his ticket would benefit from a woman from Brazil’s Northeast who is not evangelical. He said the choice would broaden electoral appeal, balance regional and religious representation, and avoid candidates linked to agribusiness or the corporate sector. Names mentioned as possible picks include Senator Tereza Cristina (PP‑MS), close to the agribusiness lobby, and former Caixa Econômica Federal president Daniella Marques (Republicanos‑SP).

Malafaia also recalled a 2022 meeting with former President Jair Bolsonaro, when he tried to convince the president to select a northeastern vice‑president – suggesting ex‑minister Gilson Machado – but Bolsonaro kept General Walter Braga Netto. The pastor stressed that he was merely offering an opinion and has no decision‑making power over the ticket.