Brazil's Mission Party taps Renan Santos, pro-China outsider, for 2026 run

Renan Santos, a 42-year-old political newcomer, will run for Brazil's presidency under the Mission Party, with a former Bolsonaro-aligned military officer as his running mate. He advocates an industrial and technological resurgence and openly favors China over the US as a partner, signaling a potential shift in Brazil's foreign policy if elected. The move fragments the right-wing vote and introduces a pro-China voice into Brazil's 2026 election.