
Former presidential candidate Augusto Cury (Avante) announced his support for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in the second round of the 2026 presidential elections against Lula (PT), stating that the vote is a commitment to Brazil and not a blank check, after the senator heard his proposals and signed a public commitment.
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Augusto Cury was the third most voted in the first round of the 2026 presidential elections for the Avante party. He announced his support for Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round after meetings and dialogue with the PL candidate.
Former presidential candidate Augusto Cury (Avante) stated this Thursday (8) on his social networks that support for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in the second round of the 2026 presidential race against current president Lula (PT) is not a blank check for the senator.
The writer from Ribeirão Preto (SP), third most voted in the first round, said he made the decision after Flávio "listened to him in a deep and intelligent way", accepted his proposals and signed a public commitment.
"In this second round, I decided to give a vote of confidence to Flávio Bolsonaro, who is demanding his first term and then the end of re-election. But I make it clear that it is not a blank check, it is a commitment to me and Brazil. I and all the Brazilian people will demand it", he stated.
Former presidential candidate of the Republic, Augusto Cury (Avante) — Photo: Social networks
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