Michel Temer backs Flávio Bolsonaro, strengthens alliances
Former president votes for Flávio as Centrão mobilizes
With Flávio Bolsonaro's first‑round victory, former president Michel Temer declared his support for Jair Bolsonaro's son for the second round. The statement was released as a video on social media and reinforces the strategy of uniting right‑wing leaders.
Temer announces vote for Flávio Bolsonaro
In a recorded message, Temer said the ballots showed that people want “new ideas, new attitudes, new projects” and that the “reconnection” lies with Flávio. The former office‑holder highlighted that society is tired of “repeated formulas and coarse speeches” and concluded by wishing a “good Brazil for everyone”.
Liberal Party calls strategic meeting
Valdemar Costa Neto, national president of the PL, sent an invitation to governors, senators and deputies of the party to meet Flávio Bolsonaro on Wednesday, October 7, at the Juca Chaves Theater in Brasília. According to the document, the goal is to align the strategy for the second round.
Seeking support within the Centrão
Flávio Bolsonaro launched an offensive to broaden his base, arranging meetings with Ciro Nogueira (PP) and Antonio Rueda (União Brasil). The campaign is also seeking dialogue with defeated candidates such as Augusto Cury (Avante) and Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) to attract voters who have not yet decided. The PL hopes that União Brasil, PP and Republicanos will join its project.
Internal meetings and role definition
Besides the meeting with Flávio, the campaign leadership gathered to define functions and the tone of the campaign. Attendees included vice‑presidential candidate Alfredo Gaspar, general coordinator Rogério Marinho, economic coordinator Daniella Marques, advertiser Duda Lima and communication coordinator Fabio Portela.
Electoral context and outlook for the second round
With 47.05% of valid votes, Flávio led the first round but still faces Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who obtained 45.13%. Flávio's campaign has emphasized that the legislative result favors a right‑wing agenda and that the composition of Congress should be used as an argument in favor of his candidacy.
Challenges and expectations
The team acknowledges that a first‑round lead does not guarantee victory. The focus now shifts to expanding the electorate, especially in regions where the Bolsonaro base was smaller. The campaign message seeks to balance criticism of the government with future proposals, avoiding reliance solely on attacks.
With information from VEJA, Poder360, O GLOBO.
Source: VEJA, Poder360, O GLOBO