Challenges remain for Flávio and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 27 Jul 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Novo Party is scheduled to hold its national convention today (July 27) to formally confirm Romeu Zema as its presidential nominee. On Saturday (August 1), the Republicanos party will officially endorse Tarcísio de Freitas's bid for reelection as governor of São Paulo. Four presidential polls are also expected to be released this week: Nexus/BTG Pactual, AtlasIntel, PoderData, and Vox.

This week's Talking Points:

* Reconciliation helps Flávio, but challenges remain.

 * The PL combines Bolsonaro's legacy with outreach to women voters.

* The PSD makes the Caiado-Kassab ticket official.

 * Polls lead Lula to reconsider debate participation.

 * U.S. tariffs: Lula revives his pandemic-era narrative.

 * Lower House poised for record reelection rate. 

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