Senator Wellington Fagundes of the PL party in Brazil made headlines after releasing a video in which he discusses an upcoming visit to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, slated to happen in a prison in Brasília. This video, which leaked on social media, shows Fagundes seeking Bolsonaro's endorsement for his candidacy for governor of Mato Grosso. In the video, he emphasizes the importance of his meeting with Bolsonaro, referring to it as a gesture to convey the support of the Mato Grosso populace for their party's candidates.

Fagundes plans to meet Bolsonaro on Saturday, and he firmly states that the PL's pre-candidates include not just himself for governor but also Flávio Bolsonaro for the presidency. These statements underline the ongoing political strategy within the party as they prepare for upcoming elections. The timing of the video release, occurring before the actual visit, raises eyebrows and sparks discussions about political tactics and transparency within Brazilian politics.

Additionally, within the party, there's a push for aligning with the current vice-governor, Otaviano Pivetta, who is set to take over the governorship next month after Mauro Mendes steps down. Pivetta's expected candidacy for re-election highlights the competitive nature of the state's political landscape and the alliances being formed as various factions within the PL and the broader political scene gear up for the elections.