Brazil's right-wing parties position ahead of 2026 elections

Ahead of Brazil's October 2026 elections, Valor Econômico surveyed the country's 30 registered parties on their ideological self-identification. Three parties—PL, NOVO, and MISSÃO—define themselves as right-wing, with PL explicitly calling itself 'conservative right.' This positioning matters as it shapes coalition-building and campaign messaging in a polarized political landscape.