PSOL

PSOL, PDT, Avante and Solidariedade have fallen below Brazil's barrier clause, according to CNN Brasil, a rule that ties federal party funding and free airtime to electoral performance. The result means the smaller left-wing and centre parties face reduced resources in Congress. Debate is underway in Brazil over the political consequences of the clause and possible alliances ahead of future elections.

Monica Benicio (PSOL), candidate for the Federal Senate representing Rio de Janeiro, has outlined her main health proposals ahead of the election. She has promised to guarantee a minimum salary floor for health workers across the state's public system. Her pledges sit alongside those of rival candidates such as Marcelo Crivella, who has vowed funds to cut Sisreg waiting lists and upgrade hospital equipment, and Benedita da Silva, who also promised to reduce SUS queues.

Attention in Brazil is turning to federal deputy races, with voters searching for information about candidates in the PL party. Election coverage is driving interest in who is running, with outlets such as CNN Brasil publishing lists of candidates for state and federal deputy positions in states like São Paulo, including for parties such as PSOL, as voters seek to learn who is on the ballot.

Searches in Brazil point to mounting discussion over a possible federation between PSOL and Rede, the two left-leaning parties. A federation would allow the parties to join forces in Congress while keeping separate identities, mirroring agreements other Brazilian parties struck after electoral law changes. Party members and commentators are weighing what the alliance would mean for the 2026 elections and the broader left.