# Ronaldo Caiado 2026 presidential campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ronaldo-caiado-2026-presidential-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-27T22:25:11.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 5. Ronaldo Caiado, the PSD presidential candidate, has expanded his 2026 campaign platform, detailing stances on security, the economy, and judicial accountability. On public security, Caiado has proposed creating a Ministry of Public Security and increasing state autonomy. He advocates for a transnational South American police force, similar to Europol, to combat organized crime, suggesting a force involving ten neighboring countries with authority for cross-border arrests. He has also classified criminal factions as ‘domestic terrorism’ and accused the current administration of allowing organizations like the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) to expand. To address political polarization, Caiado has proposed a ‘broad, general, and unrestricted’ amnesty for those convicted in the January 8, 2023, attempted coup, including Jair Bolsonaro, to ‘pacify the country.’ He has called on the Supreme Federal Court to lift secrecy on investigations involving the INSS, Banco Master, and Operation Carbono Oculto, while defending the possibility of impeaching ministers to address perceived undemocratic conduct. Economically, Caiado proposes a Constitutional Amendment to cap government spending growth at inflation plus a maximum of 50% of the GDP. He intends to review tax reforms and administrative structures to reduce costs. His platform includes dissolving certain state-owned enterprises to reduce government size and “strangle the excesses of tax incentives that only favor certain groups.” He also plans to review mandatory parliamentary amendments. While supporting a review of the 6x1 work week to protect small businesses, he remains focused on protecting the minimum wage, Social Security acquired rights, and constitutional floors for health and education. ## Claims - Caiado expressed support for ending the 6x1 work schedule in favor of a 5x2 model. (disputed by 4 sources) - Caiado expressed support for ending the 6x1 work schedule but intends to review its impact on small businesses. (disputed) - Ronaldo Caiado intends to propose an amnesty bill to Congress for those convicted in the January 8, 2023, attempted coup, including Jair Bolsonaro. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Caiado proposes the creation of a transnational police force in South America with the power to make arrests across borders. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Ronaldo Caiado criticized both President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro regarding corruption allegations. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Caiado proposes a new spending cap where expenses are corrected by inflation plus a maximum of 50% of GDP. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Caiado criticized the federal government's Desenrola debt renegotiation program, labeling President Lula 'the great moneylender in Brazil'. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Caiado intends to review the tax reform due to the high projected VAT rate of 28%. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Caiado declared that he would not permit United States intervention in Brazil to combat drug trafficking. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Caiado promised strict regulation and a 'heavy hand' against online betting platforms if elected. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Caiado's government plan includes ten national commitments covering 26 themes, such as fiscal sustainability and reducing criminal faction power. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Caiado advocated extending the import tax exemption for international purchases under $50 to domestic Brazilian companies. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Ronaldo Caiado proposes dissolving state-owned enterprises Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado proposes dissolving state-owned enterprises and cutting tax incentives to reduce public spending and government size in Brazil. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-proposes-dissolving-state-owned-enterprises ### 2026-08-25: Ronaldo Caiado proposes South American police and amnesty for January 8 convicts PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado proposed a South American police force, amnesty for January 8 convicts, and a new spending cap to limit federal expenses to inflation plus 50% of GDP growth. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-outlines-presidential-platform-and-amnesty-proposals ### 2026-08-19: Ronaldo Caiado outlines key presidential campaign proposals PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado proposes a 5x2 work schedule, domestic tax exemptions, waterway privatization, and classifying criminal factions as domestic terrorists. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-proposes-waterway-privatization-and-criticizes-diplomatic-tensions ### 2026-08-10: Ronaldo Caiado intensifies 2026 presidential campaign strategy PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado is building regional alliances and engaging business leaders to strengthen his 2026 campaign, focusing on security, fiscal responsibility, and digital regulation. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-announces-political-alliances-and-ministerial-references ### 2026-08-08: Ronaldo Caiado proposes transnational police for South America Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado proposes creating a transnational South American police force to combat organized crime and drug trafficking through regional integration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-proposes-transnational-police-for-south-america --- Cite as: Ronaldo Caiado 2026 presidential campaign. 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