Flávio Bolsonaro's PL Party Delays Vice‑Presidential Pick

Brazil's Liberal Party (PL) nominated Flávio Bolsonaro as its presidential candidate but has not yet chosen a running mate. The party is using the full period allowed for party conventions, which runs until 5 August, to decide on a vice‑presidential candidate, preferring a woman and considering options from both PL and other Centrist parties. Names under discussion include deputies Júlia Zanatta, Priscila Costa, Bia Kicis, former Caixa president Daniella Marques, Senator Tereza Cristina, and Podemos deputy Renata Abreu. The PL leadership has indicated a desire to keep the choice open to attract a broader alliance, while the Union Brasil‑PP federation and the Republicanos have signaled neutrality.

In parallel, the PL convention recorded that Subtenente Velton withdrew his bid for a vice‑governor slot to make room for a possible coalition partner and was instead confirmed as the first Senate substitute for candidate Nicoletti. This move illustrates PL's broader strategy of using substitutions and internal re‑arrangements to negotiate alliances, with other potential candidates such as former deputy and businessman Haroldo Cathedral also being discussed for upcoming slots.