Flavio Bolsonaro Taps Alfredo Gaspar for October Ticket

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro chose Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation regarding his campaign strategy. The move attempts to broaden the right-wing challenger’s coalition beyond the Liberal Party as he prepares to face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the upcoming Brazilian presidential election.

Editorial·August 5, 2026·reads: 462

Gaspar, 55, represents the northeastern state of Alagoas in the lower house, a position he has held since 2023. Before entering federal politics, he served as the secretary of public security for his home state. This selection arrives after a period of internal struggle for the Bolsonaro campaign, which faced difficulties securing alliances outside the core membership of the Liberal Party. By pulling from the ranks of his own party, the senator aims to consolidate his base before the October vote.