Flávio Bolsonaro Says He Has Economy Minister Pick, Urges Right to Unite Behind His Bid

Overview

• The PL pre-candidate said he has chosen a prospective economy minister, plans to reveal the name before the election, and promised an autonomous team that follows Paulo Guedes’ policy line.
• He argued that a presidential run by São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas could jeopardize both the Planalto race and control of the state, adding that he expects them to act in concert.
• Flávio described PP’s Ciro Nogueira and União Brasil’s Antônio Rueda as enthusiastic about his bid, though the parties did not confirm that characterization.
• He said early polling and talks with business leaders have led market players to view his candidacy as less risky than some alternatives, citing Tarcísio as an example.
• He vowed to remain a candidate unless Jair Bolsonaro reenters the race and sharpened his rhetoric against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a podcast interview.