The former president also said that supervision by the BC is necessary to avoid a new Master case
The former president Michel Temer said he hopes the 2026 elections will be a contest of program against program “instead of name against name”. “The electorate wants to know what each candidate thinks and proposes for the country”, he said, in São Paulo, during the launch of the book “The sun shone at night – The trajectory of the Afro-Brazilian leader José Vicente” written by Ricardo Viveiros
O The former president also said he hoped the electoral process would help reduce tensions. “May the election be a time to find peace and avoid radicalization, which doesn’t help anyone,” he added. When asked if Flávio Bolsonaro would be a more moderate version of his father, he did not respond.
Temer assessed that possible changes in candidacies on the eve of the voteo should not have a major impact. For him, voters usually decide their vote in the last few days. “I don’t think this changes much because voters decide their choice four or five days in advance. If two, three or four candidates come out, that doesn’t represent a significant change,” he said.
Asked about the controversies involving the Federal Supreme Court (STF), the former president highlighted the importance of respecting the rules that govern the judiciary. According to him, current legislation must be followed, although it may undergo adjustments. “There is a law that organizes the judiciary and it must be obeyed. From time to time, it can be improved, as long as there is consensus”, he stated.
Temer also commented on Banco Master and the role of the Central Bank of Brazil in supervising the financial system. Without pointing out direct flaws, the politician said that situations like this serve as a warning.
“More than ever, monitoring the Central Bank is important. I’m not saying there was a failure, but some episodes draw attention and reinforce the importance of the financial system for the country’s balance”, he declared.
The speeches took place amid political movements that are already beginning to gain strength with the approach of the 2026 elections, in a scenario of discussions about the economy, institutions and the country’s direction.
