Why the presidential race remains open and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 20 Jul 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The party convention period, during which parties define their candidates and alliances, begins today, July 20. On Saturday, July 25, the Liberal Party (PL) will formally nominate Flávio Bolsonaro for president. The following day, July 26, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) will formally nominate Ronaldo Caiado. Four new presidential polls are expected to be released. The tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazil will take effect on Wednesday.

This week's Talking Points:

* The elections will stall the legislative agenda in the second half of the year.

 * Recent Supreme Court decisions heighten tensions with Congress.

 * Lula and Flávio compete to shape the tariff narrative.

 * The PL could become the largest party in the Senate.

 * Why the presidential race remains open.

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