On Friday, Tarcísio de Freitas, the Governor of São Paulo, met with Flávio Bolsonaro, a Senator and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to discuss the upcoming elections scheduled for October. This meeting took place at the Palácio dos Bandeirantes, the seat of the São Paulo government, and marks the first public engagement between the two since Flávio announced his presidential candidacy. Tarcísio emphasized that there has never been any estrangement between him and Flávio, highlighting their strong friendship.

Flávio Bolsonaro's announcement in December regarding his presidential candidacy under the Liberal Party (PL) was a disappointment to some of Tarcísio's allies, as there were expectations that Tarcísio himself would be the candidate supported by the former president, Jair Bolsonaro. This meeting not only allowed for a direct discussion about electoral strategies but also served to publicly reaffirm their political alliance amid the evolving election landscape.

Following their private discussion, Flávio shared a photo of their meeting on social media, where he referred to Tarcísio as his friend and indicated their commitment to collaborating closely not just in São Paulo but also in the broader national context as they prepare for the electoral battle ahead. This gathering symbolizes a crucial step in solidifying alliances within the Bolsonaro political camp as various factions position themselves leading up to the elections.