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Michelle Bolsonaro Takes Medical Leave From PL Mulher; December Meeting Pushed to 2026

Party communications attribute her leave to stress following Jair Bolsonaro’s arrest.

Overview

  • PL Mulher postponed its December 13 event in Rio de Janeiro to 2026, with April indicated as the likely new date.
  • The party says she had recent health alterations and will complete an initial prescribed leave before a medical re-evaluation.
  • Michelle publicly endorsed Senator Flávio Bolsonaro after Jair Bolsonaro presented him as the PL’s choice for the 2026 presidential race.
  • Reports note she has been discussed as a potential candidate herself, with a Senate run for the Federal District described as the more likely path.
  • Her pause follows weeks of party tension that included suspending a proposed alliance with Ciro Gomes in Ceará.