Izalci Lucas Confirms Federal District Governor Bid as Michelle Bolsonaro Rejects PL Backing

Overview

• Senator Izalci Lucas confirmed his pre-candidacy for governor and said he will focus on long-term public policies to lift Brasília’s standing.
• He criticized the current administration under Celina Leão and former governor Ibaneis Rocha, citing weak health care and public security.
• Michelle Bolsonaro issued a public note disputing that the Liberal Party (PL) chose Izalci and cited talks with PL-DF chief Bia Kicis and national leader Valdemar Costa Neto to assert support for Celina Leão.
• Izalci acknowledged resistance inside the party, claimed a technical tie with Leão in polls, and said he will seek a formal talk with Michelle before party conventions.
• The opening of this race unfolds as police investigate losses at Brasília’s public bank, BRB, after purchases of fraudulent payroll-loan portfolios linked to Banco Master, a scandal likely to shape campaign debate.