MDB mayors close ranks against Bolsonaro; São Paulo mayor leads

Seventeen MDB municipal directories, coordinated by São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes, are closing support for Flávio Bolsonaro, with an official announcement expected on October 13. This signals a shift in MDB's alignment ahead of the 2026 elections, potentially weakening the Bolsonaro political bloc. The move is significant as it indicates intra-party realignment and could affect electoral dynamics in key municipalities.