Senator Tereza Cristina may have been chosen as Flávio Bolsonaro’s VP, Wednesday is the deadline for parties to formally nominate candidates, and Justice Mendonça has opened an investigation into Lula’s son

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 31 Jul 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Senator Tereza Cristina (PP-MS) met with presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) to discuss the possibility of joining his ticket as the vice-presidential nominee. So far, there has been no confirmation that she has been chosen for the position. Wednesday is the deadline for political parties to hold their national conventions to formally nominate candidates and approve electoral coalitions. Candidates must register with the Electoral Court by August 15, and the official campaign period begins on August 16. Supreme Federal Court Justice André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to open an investigation into allegations involving businessman Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as "Lulinha", the son of President Lula. The case has the potential to become a source of political pressure on Lula's reelection campaign.

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