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Bolsonaro Asks STF to Allow Visits from Two Senate Pre‑candidates

A Moraes ruling will decide whether Jair Bolsonaro can host Rogério Marinho and Tereza Cristina at his house and the outcome could shape right‑wing coordination before the February 2027 Senate presidency vote.

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Overview

  • On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Bolsonaro’s lawyers formally filed a request with Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes asking permission for visits by senators Rogério Marinho and Tereza Cristina to the residence where the ex‑president serves house arrest.
  • The petition asks that Moraes’ office set the meeting dates and states a preference for visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
  • Rogério Marinho has been formally launched as the PL’s pre‑candidate for Senate president and Tereza Cristina has signaled her own bid, with both having served as ministers under Bolsonaro.
  • Control of the Senate presidency matters because the holder sets the chamber’s agenda and can decide whether to advance or shelve impeachment requests against top officials, and incumbent Davi Alcolumbre is seeking re‑election.
  • The request is pending Moraes’ authorization and is being read as an effort by Bolsonaro’s camp to coordinate right‑wing support and avoid splitting votes in the February 2027 leadership contest.