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Augusto Cury presidential candidacy in Brazil

Overview

Augusto Cury, the Avante party candidate for Brazil’s 2026 presidency, positioned himself as a ‘third way’ alternative to the polarization between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Bolsonaro family. Following the first round of voting, which saw Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advance to the second round, Cury finished in third place with approximately 3.44 million votes, representing 2.89% of valid votes.

Initially, Cury declined to endorse either candidate for the runoff, announcing he would maintain ‘total silence’ regarding the final two contenders and prohibiting his campaign from declaring support for either side. During this period, he expressed a “100% conviction” that he would leave political life, while continuing to advocate for structural reforms such as the abolition of presidential reelection, fixed terms for Supreme Court justices, and a transition to a semi-presidential system.

However, Cury subsequently reversed his position and announced his support for Flávio Bolsonaro for the second round. During a remote meeting to formalize the alliance, Cury presented a letter of political priorities—including educational reform, teacher compensation, telemedicine expansion, and support for small businesses—noting that the agreement does not involve the exchange of government positions or personal advantages.

This shift drew criticism from former presidential candidate Renan Santos, who described the move as a ‘comedy’ and questioned Cury’s previous stance of neutrality, suggesting the decision might be driven by political interests regarding government positions.

Entities

Augusto Cury · Avante · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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  • "Augusto Cury holds 10% of the intention to vote for the first round according to PoderData/Aya."

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    "Augusto Cury has 10% of voting intentions in the first round according to the Quaest poll."

    These claims provide different voting intention percentages for Augusto Cury (10% vs 10%) attributed to different polling entities (Quaest vs PoderData/Aya) for the same first round.

  • "Lula leads Flávio Bolsonaro 47% to 46% in a second-round simulation."

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    "A Quaest poll showed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 40% and Augusto Cury with 34% in a potential second-round matchup."

    These claims present different second-round matchup results for Lula (40% vs 47%) and different opponents (Augusto Cury vs Flávio Bolsonaro) according to different polls.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Augusto Cury endorses Flávio Bolsonaro for presidential runoff

    Writer Augusto Cury has endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro for the Brazilian presidential second round, outlining a policy-based agreement that excludes the exchange of government positions.

  2. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Augusto Cury declines to endorse Lula or Bolsonaro for second round

    Third-place presidential candidate Augusto Cury announced he will not endorse Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round and intends to leave politics following the first round of elections.

  3. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Augusto Cury votes in São Paulo and criticizes Supreme Court

    Brazilian presidential candidate Augusto Cury voted in São Paulo, criticizing the Supreme Court's influence and proposing a semi-presidential system amid the 2026 first-round elections.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Augusto Cury emerges as third force in Brazilian presidential race

    Brazilian presidential candidate and best-selling author Augusto Cury reports being approached by both Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro for second-round support, though he has declined both.

  5. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Augusto Cury campaigns as third-way presidential candidate

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury (Avante) campaigns as a third-way alternative, rejecting alignment with both Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro while criticizing Brazil's political polarization.

  6. [BUSINESS] 47 sources
    Brazil industrial confidence falls for 21st consecutive month

    Brazilian industrial confidence fell to 44.9 points in September, marking 21 consecutive months of pessimism, according to CNI data. The decline is driven by poor economic outlooks and structural challenges.

  7. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Augusto Cury proposes political transition and national pacification

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury aims to be a “transition” for Brazil, proposing a national pacification project to combat corruption and political ego during his visit to the São Paulo Book Biennial.

  8. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Augusto Cury faces scrutiny over assets and credentials amid presidential bid

    Avante presidential candidate Augusto Cury is positioning himself as a third-way alternative in Brazil's 2026 election, while facing scrutiny over omitted US assets and academic credentials.

  9. [POLITICS] 28 sources
    Augusto Cury rises in polls amid asset declaration scrutiny

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury is rising in polls as a 'pacification' alternative to Brazil's political polarization, amid scrutiny over omitted US-based business assets in his electoral declaration.

  10. [POLITICS] 59 sources
    Augusto Cury rises to third in Brazilian presidential polls

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury has risen to third place in Brazilian polls, capturing 10% of voting intentions and emerging as a key third-way alternative for the 2026 election.

  11. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Augusto Cury proposes STF reforms and semipresidentialism

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury proposes transitioning Brazil to a semipresidential system, implementing eight-year terms for STF ministers, and appointing at least two women to the Supreme Court.

  12. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Augusto Cury proposes STF reforms and semi-presidentialism

    Presidential candidate Augusto Cury (Avante) proposes replacing presidentialism with semi-presidentialism, reforming the STF with eight-year mandates, and modifying Bolsa Família to support workers.

  13. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Augusto Cury selects Júlio Delgado as vice in Brazil presidential bid

    Augusto Cury, Avante's 2026 presidential candidate, named ex‑deputy Júlio Delgado as his vice and proposed semipresidentialism, STF term limits, and a foreign‑affairs superminister.

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