Supporters of the Workers' Party (PT) point to Lula's stunning 2022 comeback as proof of resilience, but the right-wing opposition is celebrating recent 2024 municipal victories as a sign that the PT's national influence is waning. What’s Next?
As of , there has been no recent presidential victory for Jair Bolsonaro, as the next general election in Brazil is scheduled for October 2026. Current reports indicate that Jair Bolsonaro is serving a prison sentence following his 2022 loss and subsequent legal convictions. ACABOU, PERDEU PT - VITГ“RIA DE BOLSONARO
Though imprisoned for attempting to subvert democracy after the 2022 election, the former president remains a kingmaker, instructing his base to unite behind his eldest son. Supporters of the Workers' Party (PT) point to
The slogan "Acabou, Perdeu PT" (It’s over, the PT lost) echoes the intense polarization currently shaping the early 2026 election cycle. While Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains the incumbent president, recent polls show a "statistical tie" between him and Flávio Bolsonaro, who has officially received his father's endorsement. Current reports indicate that Jair Bolsonaro is serving
Recent BTG Pactual/Nexus polls show Lula at 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 45% in potential runoff simulations.