In a meeting with deputies, senators and leaders of his party, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (25), the pre-candidate for President (-RJ), asked for unity of the right and cried when talking about the arrest of his father, the former president (PL).
The senator announced that he filed a PEC (proposed amendment to the Constitution) to end re-election in the country — one of the proposals he has defended in the pre-campaign. The text has the support of 14 parliamentarians so far, and 171 deputies or 27 senators are needed for the proposal to be filed.
“I filed a PEC to confirm what I had already said, that the President of the Republic should be for only one term. So I make a public gesture […] to show that this is not a personal project, it is a country project. It’s the awareness that Brazil can’t handle four more years of PT”, Flávio told journalists after the meeting.
The press was not authorized to attend the meeting, but congressmen reported that they had engaged their base in the campaign, highlighting that they were happy with the results of the polls on the dispute against (PT).
Excited, Flávio spoke about the visit he made this Wednesday to his father, and reported the former president’s weakened situation. He also said that Bolsonaro will be with him on the day of his inauguration, in January 2027 — if he is elected president.
The senator sat between the president of the PL, Valdemar Costa Neto, and the deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG), with whom the former deputy (PL) had a public disagreement in recent days. the new round of conflicts in the clan also involved (PL) and (PL).
In his speech to parliamentarians, , saying that this will not be able to distance his group and that it is necessary to look forward and defeat the same opponent. The senator also stated that neither words, nor circumstances nor the past would separate those who think alike.
In response, Nikolas said that unity and hard work were needed to elect Flávio. The atmosphere was positive, according to those present.
“What unites us is wanting to defeat the PT, so we will be together”, said the leader of the PL in the Chamber, deputy Sóstenes Cavalcante (RJ), to summarize Flávio’s message.
When speaking to journalists, the pre-candidate said that it was not a case of “ear-pulling or demanding anything”. “Everyone is very aware of the objective of rescuing our Brazil. I came to thank everyone for their commitment and ask for everyone’s help in any situation in which they can carry our flags and our truth”, he added.
The former first lady did not attend, but her absence was explained to those present — she would be visiting Bolsonaro at the same time as the meeting. In constant friction with Bolsonaro’s children, Michelle has been criticized by Flávio’s allies for not supporting him in the electoral dispute.
The senator also commented on his platforms in , Rio Grande do Sul and, which have already been defined. THE about the PL situation in each state. In his speech, he spoke about the importance of alliances and the unity of the right in general.
Valdemar did not speak, but Flávio’s pre-campaign coordinator, senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), stated that the platforms in all states will be resolved gradually in internal meetings.
Flávio also stated that he would meet with the state benches to define candidates and travel to each state.
The largest party in the Chamber and Senate, the PL has 87 deputies and 15 senators. On Wednesday night, there will also be a dinner for the entire party in Congress.
