Brazilian Presidential Candidate Proposes Public Ride-Hailing App at STF Protest

Avante candidate Augusto Cury, during a protest outside Brazil's Supreme Court, criticized TV Globo for excluding him from a debate and proposed a public ride-hailing app, dubbed 'Brazilian Uber,' alongside tax reduction. The proposal is a campaign platform item, not a policy shift, and its feasibility is unclear. It signals populist economic messaging in Brazil's 2026 election cycle.