Pre-candidate defends investment in the industrialization of critical minerals in the country; read their proposals and positions
The pre-candidate for the Presidency of the Republic for Mission, stated this Thursday (May 21, 2026) in to the Poder360 which advocates that Brazil move beyond the extraction of rare earths and invest in the industrialization and processing of critical minerals within the country. The MBL founder also said that the country needs to take advantage of the strategic potential of these materials to attract high-tech industries, semiconductors and data centers.
According to Renan, Brazil must negotiate agreements to bring companies interested not only in mineral exploration, but also in the installation of industrial chains linked to the sector.
The pre-candidate cited the production of magnets, industrial equipment and semiconductors as areas that could be boosted by the exploration of rare earths and others . He also defended the use of renewable energy in the Northeast to attract technology companies and data centers.
“The Northeast could be a kind of ‘Saudi Arabia’ of renewable energy”he stated. According to him, the region has solar and wind energy potential, as well as proximity to international fiber optic cables, which favors the installation of data centers.
Renan also criticized the under discussion in Congress. According to him, there are still “gaps” in the text and influence of political and economic groups interested in making demands for industrial counterparts more flexible.
“There is a lobby involving Centrão and some companies in the sector to avoid compensation in the creation of a national industry linked to the processing of these critical materials”these.
Economy
During the interview, Renan stated that he intends to adopt a stance of “frankness” with the electorate, inspired by the president of Argentina, (La Libertad Avanza, right). According to him, economic reforms considered unpopular need to be presented directly to the population.
“It’s not going to be possible to keep Social Security as it is”he stated, when defending fiscal adjustment measures, control of public spending and reduction of interest and inflation.
The pre-candidate also defended a “colossal tax reform” and stated that he was in favor of . According to him, the country needs to improve the business environment and encourage productivity and reindustrialization.
Asked about privatizations, Renan said he supported the sale of companies such as but stated that he was against the privatization of . According to him, the international scenario of dispute over natural resources transformed the state-owned company into a strategic asset.
Public Security
In the area of public security, Renan defended the tightening of criminal laws, changes to the Penal Code and the Penal Execution Law and stricter action against criminal factions.
The pre-candidate stated that he supports the call “criminal law of the enemy” for members of criminal organizations. According to him, members of factions should have greater restrictions on criminal benefits and .
Renan also said he defended the creation of a Ministry of Public Security “reconstructed”, with the participation of members of the Federal Police, the Public Ministry and specialists in .
The founder of MBL stated that the objective of his security policy would be to increase the feeling of security on the streets and reduce private spending on protection.
Bolsa Família
Renan criticized the dependence on in part of the Northeast and stated that the benefit needs to have a “exit door”.
According to him, people capable of working should be directed to fronts organized in partnership with municipal and state governments.
“There are people who have lived with this logic for 20 years. This creates a bad culture for the country”he declared.
The pre-candidate stated that beneficiaries who refused work opportunities could lose the aid.
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When commenting on the debate on the Renan stated that he was not “not in favor not against” the current model. According to him, the country should allow more flexible work contracts.
The founder of MBL stated that Brazilian labor legislation is “plastered” and argued that many workers already act as MEI to circumvent CLT rules.
“Let’s stop hypocrisy and understand that new urban jobs are all MEI”he declared.
According to him, Brazil should allow different working hours and hiring formats, inspired by models adopted in Asian and European countries.
International positioning
In international politics, Renan stated that Brazil will need to get closer to the West in the face of the economic dispute between the United States and China.
According to him, the global dispute for semiconductors, batteries and technological equipment will transform Brazil into a strategic player due to its reserves of critical minerals.
“The West will need Brazil to create this industry”he stated.
Renan also cited rapprochement with Japan, India, Taiwan and Vietnam as part of an eventual Brazilian geopolitical repositioning.
Abortion
Regarding abortion, Renan stated that he is in favor of current legislation on .
According to him, the rules in force cover situations such as a risk to the woman’s life, pregnancy resulting from rape and cases authorized by the Federal Supreme Court.
Marijuana legalization
Renan stated that he was against the in the current scenario in Brazil.
According to him, the country should first combat and “destroy” organized crime before discussing changes to drug policy.
The pre-candidate stated that a possible future discussion on legalization could take place in a regionalized manner, with local experiences in certain States.
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