# Ronaldo Caiado launches 2026 presidential bid with PSD

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ronaldo-caiado-presidential-campaign-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-21T19:24:57.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Ronaldo Caiado has officially launched his 2026 presidential campaign as the candidate for the PSD, selecting Gilberto Kassab as his running mate. 

During a campaign tour in São Paulo, Caiado announced a significant policy reversal regarding labor reform; while he previously suggested a five-by-two workweek contingent on employer consultation, he now explicitly supports a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule. 

His economic platform remains centered on fiscal austerity to achieve a 6% interest rate and inflation between 3% and 4%. On social policy, he reiterated his commitment to maintaining the Bolsa Família program. 

Caiado also introduced more aggressive security proposals, including the classification of criminal factions as ‘domestic terrorism’ and a pledge to construct 40 maximum-security prisons. He continues to criticize political opponents who avoid debates, labeling them ‘fujões’ (runaways).

## Claims

- Ronaldo Caiado supports ending the 6x1 work schedule. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ronaldo Caiado referred to presidential candidates likely to skip debates as 'fujões' (runaways). (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ronaldo Caiado aims to reduce interest rates to 6% and keep inflation between 3% and 4%. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ronaldo Caiado proposed creating a legal classification for 'domestic terrorism' to combat criminal factions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ronaldo Caiado will maintain the Bolsa Família program if elected. (single source)
- Ronaldo Caiado's presidential ticket will include Gilberto Kassab as vice-president. (single source)
- Tarcísio de Freitas supports expanding the São Paulo metro system and specialized health services. (single source)
- Tarcísio de Freitas declared political alignment with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Ronaldo Caiado launches 2026 presidential bid with PSD

PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado has officially launched his 2026 bid, announcing support for ending the 6x1 work schedule and proposing aggressive interest rate reductions and new security measures.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-proposes-6-interest-rate-and-criticizes-lulas-economic-policies

### 2026-08-08: Ronaldo Caiado criticizes Lula over remarks regarding Marco Rubio

Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado criticized President Lula’s remarks about U.S. official Marco Rubio, calling them harmful to Brazil, while also engaging with business leaders on economic reforms.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldo-caiado-criticizes-lula-over-remarks-regarding-marco-rubio

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