Overview
- In a video released Saturday, the senator urged conservatives to stop internal attacks, praised Tarcísio de Freitas as a fundamental ally, and said Michelle Bolsonaro holds an important role, promising a joint stage “at the right time.”
- Flávio reaffirmed that he is Jair Bolsonaro’s chosen pre-candidate and called his pre-candidacy irreversible, while inviting governors Romeu Zema, Ronaldo Caiado and Ratinho Jr. into a future unified effort.
- The appeal followed a week of frictions that included Michelle sharing a Tarcísio video and liking a comment about a “new CEO” for Brazil, plus an indirect from Carlos Bolsonaro suggesting someone was trying to measure forces with Jair.
- Tarcísio later reiterated he is not running for president and said he supports Flávio, as reporting indicated Michelle and the governor engaged with Supreme Court ministers around Jair Bolsonaro’s transfer to the Papudinha unit.
- Recent polling from Genial/Quaest and Paraná Pesquisas shows Lula ahead of Flávio, reinforcing analyst views that a divided right benefits the incumbent.