The announcement comes on the last day for party conventions. Economist and former federal representative Marcos Cintra, of the same party, is Thronicke’s running mate.
This Wednesday (Sep. 26) Pollster Ibope released a new survey on Brazil’s presidential race, with far-right contender Jair Bolsonaro, of the Liberal Social Party (PSL) had 27 percent of intended votes, and leftist Fernando Haddad, of the Workers’ Party (PT), 21 percent.