Senator and presidential pre-candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is scheduled to meet with the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, in Brasília on Tuesday, October 24, to discuss the state's leadership succession. The meeting aims to broadly discuss the strategies of their party, PL, for the upcoming elections in Rio, particularly focusing on potential alliances and candidates for office.

The PL's preferred candidate for the governorship is Douglas Ruas, the state secretary of Cities, who is the son of a prominent local politician. Cláudio Castro, who was re-elected in 2022 with an overwhelming majority, cannot run again in the upcoming elections due to term limitations. His previous election showcased a significant win over the main opposition, highlighting Castro's influence in the state, which is a critical electoral base for the party.

This meeting signifies the importance of strategic planning within the party as they look to maintain their influence in Rio de Janeiro. The discussions will explore not only the candidates but also the potential for new alliances, which could shape the political landscape ahead of the elections in October. The decisions made during this meeting will likely have lasting implications for the trajectory of both the PL party and the Rio state politics.