Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil’s October election in a bid against Lula
Alfredo Gaspar, a federal lawmaker and former prosecutor, joins Flávio Bolsonaro’s ticket after centrist parties stayed neutral and support for the candidacy weakened.
- Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was confirmed last month as the presidential candidate of the Liberal Party in Brazil.
- He chose Alfredo Gaspar, a member of Brazil's lower house since 2023, as his vice-presidential running mate for the October election.
- Unlike his father, Flávio Bolsonaro lacks support from centrist parties, which mostly stayed neutral or did not endorse him.
- Flávio Bolsonaro praised Alfredo Gaspar for his courage, honesty, and work in public security.
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Bolsonaro Picks Congressman as Running Mate in Brazil Vote
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro chose a little-known lawmaker as his running mate for October’s election, a bid to reset his campaign after a chaotic start left him without his initial pick.
Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro unveils surprise running mate
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the leading right-wing challenger to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October's presidential election, named conservative Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate on Wednesday in a surprise choice that underscored his campaign's challenges.
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Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil's October election in a bid against Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has selected his running mate for the October election.
The indication of the federal congressman Alfredo Gaspar (PL) as vice-president on the plate of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) has repositioned a politician of Alagoas in the center of the national scenario, something that has been repeating since the Brazilian democratization — even though it has roots in
“Conservative women are ready to occupy positions of power.” This statement was made to journalists by Senator Damares Alves (Republicanos-DF) on Wednesday, August 5th, following the announcement that Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) had chosen a man to complete the PL presidential ticket – Federal Deputy Alfredo Gaspar (PL-AL). At least within the ticket vying for the presidency under the Bolsonaro banner, despite the…
Alfredo Gaspar, 55 years old, gained national visibility almost a year ago, being the rapporteur of the Joint Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPMI) that investigated the frauds of the undue discounts of retirees and pensioners of the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
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