# Brazilian political landscape post-election

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-political-landscape-post-election
> Updated: 2026-11-09T07:23:18.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 3.

Following the recent presidential elections, Gilberto Kassab, president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), has signaled a potential alliance with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration. Kassab indicated that the government has already initiated contact to discuss political support, though he conditioned a formal agreement on the adoption of centrist economic policies, fiscal stability, and spending cuts.

In a recent interview with Valor Econômico, Kassab clarified that the PSD’s relationship with Lula’s fourth term, starting in January 2027, will depend heavily on fiscal balance. While expressing a willingness to maintain representatives in the federal government, he declined to commit the party’s congressional bloc to specific votes. Kassab advocated for measures to control public spending, such as administrative reform, the reduction of subsidies, and the elimination of excessive benefits for public servants. He noted that while Lula has the legitimacy to expand social programs, these must be balanced with structural changes and increased transparency. The PSD enters the upcoming legislature with a significant presence, including 43 federal deputies and four senators.

Simultaneously, Kassab has criticized Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for his response to the election results. Kassab stated that Bolsonaro “chutou o pau da barraca” (lost his temper) by questioning the integrity of the electronic voting system and failing to use proper judicial channels to file appeals. Following his defeat in the second round of elections, Senator Bolsonaro traveled to the United States. This move occurred after he had previously stated he would remain in Brazil to contest a Supreme Court decision by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, which requested the surrender of his passports. Kassab described the senator's departure and a subsequent letter written while in the U.S. as “disastrous” for Brazilian democracy.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Gilberto Kassab links PSD support for Lula to fiscal balance

PSD president Gilberto Kassab says his party's support for Lula's 2027 term depends on fiscal stability and administrative reform.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilberto-kassab-links-psd-support-for-lula-to-fiscal-balance

### 2026-11-02: Gilberto Kassab criticizes Flávio Bolsonaro following election defeat

PSD President Gilberto Kassab criticized Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for questioning election results and traveling to the U.S. following his electoral defeat.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilberto-kassab-criticizes-flvio-bolsonaro-following-election-results

### 2026-10-31: Gilberto Kassab signals potential PSD alliance with Lula government

PSD president Gilberto Kassab signals a potential alliance with Lula’s government, conditioning support on centrist economic policies and fiscal stability.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilberto-kassab-discusses-potential-psd-alignment-with-lula-government

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