The Esfera Group will bring together Gilberto Kassab of the PSD and Valdemar Costa Neto of the PL for a debate dinner titled "The Checkmate of 2026" scheduled for Monday, the 23rd, in São Paulo. This discussion, which will also include a panel of business leaders, revolves around a crucial question: will the center and the right find the courage to unite, or will they risk conceding victory to the left in a potential second round of voting in the upcoming elections? This conversation is particularly timely given the evolving dynamics within Brazil's political landscape.

The internal struggle within the right has intensified following the membership of Ronaldo Caiado in the PSD, along with other potential presidential candidates from the party, including Ratinho Júnior and Eduardo Leite. This rivalry raises questions about the unity of right-wing factions as they approach the elections. There are factions within the right that support the presidential candidacy of Flávio Bolsonaro, while other factions advocate for a candidate outside the circle of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, illustrating the divided loyalties and competing interests within the political right.

The implications of this debate are significant, as the outcome of the 2026 elections could hinge on whether these groups can forge a united front or remain fragmented. The discussion led by Kassab and Costa Neto will likely set the stage for a critical strategic alignment (or lack thereof) among Brazil's center and right sectors, potentially influencing the election's trajectory and the balance of power in the country.