In an interview with WWsociologist and political scientist Alberto Carlos Almeida stated that former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) would not support Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) in a possible candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic in 2026. The analysis takes into account cultural and psychological aspects that would influence the decision.
According to the expert, Bolsonaro’s personal characteristics, such as his conservative profile and his appreciation of the traditional family, would be decisive in this choice. Almeida highlights that the sexist aspect of Bolsonaro’s personality would be a decisive factor in not supporting his wife’s candidacy.
Possible candidates
According to the analysis, Bolsonaro would have initially considered the federal deputy. However, this option would have lost strength due to Eduardo’s departure to the United States and his positioning during issues involving tariffs with Donald Trump.
Currently, as the political scientist indicates, Bolsonaro would be . An alternative would be governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), although Almeida points out that there is mutual distrust between them.
The expert emphasizes that any support for Tarcísio de Freitas would need to be made official at the beginning of April next year, when he would need to leave his current position. This advance, according to Almeida, would make the decision more complex, considering the characteristics of .
