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Romeu Zema Secures Novo Nomination for 2026 Brazilian Presidential Race
The Novo party will formalize former Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema’s candidacy for the 2026 Brazilian presidential election at its national convention in Brasília on 27 July. Zema said the vice‑presidential slot will be decided after the convention, with the deadline set by the Electoral Court on 5 August; he emphasized the need for a “clean‑record” candidate and ruled out any meeting with former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro. In a separate interview at the Brasil de Ideias Mulher event, Zema highlighted his administration’s record on women’s policies, security measures and merit‑based appointments, while reaffirming his focus on austerity and public safety. The candidate’s campaign is now focused on finalising the ticket and garnering support ahead of the election.