In Brazil, pre-candidates for deputy are increasingly utilizing their relationships with established politicians to enhance their visibility ahead of elections. This tactic involves collaborating with these politicians to jointly file complaints and requests with oversight agencies, demonstrating both a strategic approach to campaigning and an appeal to more traditional political structures. This strategy spans the political spectrum from right to left, reflecting a shared understanding of the importance of public visibility in the run-up to elections.

Among those involved in this maneuver is Natalia Szermeta Boulos, a first-time candidate for federal deputy and wife of Minister Guilherme Boulos. Alongside Ediane Maria, a state deputy from São Paulo, they have taken their case against a media outlet, Jovem Pan, to the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) for disseminating misinformation about a proposed tax on the Pix payment system. Their collaboration exemplifies how aspiring politicians are proactively linking their electoral motives with pressing public issues, hoping to garner support through established political networks.

The emphasis on visibility and the strategic alliances formed between pre-candidates and veteran politicians suggest a broader trend in Brazilian politics where new entrants are seeking to legitimize their campaigns by associating themselves with recognized figures. As these pre-candidates mobilize around significant public discussions and legal challenges, they are also setting the stage for what could be a contentious electoral season, with implications for how political representation and grassroots movements are perceived in Brazil's evolving political landscape.