Lula managed to secure the Centrão's support in the National Congress, with bloc leaders publicly signaling backing for the PT candidate. The president of the PSD, Gilberto Kassab, stated that the bloc is with Lula, indicating an approximation between the federal government and the parties that have historically prioritized pragmatic interests rather than ideological alignments.
However, the parties that make up the Centrão have not made formal alliances with any of the candidates for President. This absence of written commitments allows the parties to maintain flexibility in their positions, depending on the political scenario and the negotiations that develop throughout the electoral campaign.
Analysts consulted by the publication point out that the pragmatism characteristic of the Centrão may give way to more ideological positions as the budget allocated to parliamentary amendments advances. Control over these resources is considered a power tool that directly influences the parties' choices in Congressional votes.
