The PL party in Brazil has structured an electoral strategy for the upcoming elections, delegating responsibilities between former president Jair Bolsonaro and the party's current leader, Valdemar Costa Neto. Bolsonaro is tasked with selecting candidates for the Senate, while Costa Neto will oversee the nominations for state governorships and federal deputy candidates. This division highlights the party's attempt to harness both Bolsonaro’s popularity and Costa Neto's organizational capabilities in a strategically divided manner.

However, the implementation of this strategy faces a significant challenge: a prohibition against personal visits between Bolsonaro and Costa Neto. This contact ban arises from Bolsonaro’s current legal troubles, including a conviction related to an attempted coup. Recently, Costa Neto's request to visit Bolsonaro was rejected by a Supreme Court minister as it relates to an ongoing investigation tied to the coup plot. The ban has raised concerns within the party regarding the effectiveness of their electoral planning, as communication is restricted to intermediaries, which may impede the party's operational efficiency.

Political allies of both leaders are lobbying for the Supreme Court to lift the contact restrictions, arguing that the electoral strategy will suffer if the two cannot collaborate directly. Furthermore, they seek to have Bolsonaro placed under house arrest instead, which they believe would facilitate better communication. As the electoral landscape in Brazil continues to evolve, the resolution of this issue may significantly impact the PL party's ability to mount a competitive campaign in the upcoming elections, as they navigate the complex interplay of legal challenges and political strategies.