Renan Santos, a presidential pre-candidate for the Missão party, presented a comprehensive government plan in Brasília on July 21 [1].
The proposal signals a potential radical shift in Brazil's social and urban policies if Santos wins the 2026 election. By targeting foundational welfare programs and urban structures, the plan seeks to dismantle long-standing systemic approaches to poverty and city management.
Santos was the first presidential candidate registered with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) for the 2026 cycle [3]. His detailed government document spans more than 500 pages [2].
Among the most contentious proposals is the total elimination of Bolsa Família [1]. This program has served as the primary social safety net for millions of Brazilians for decades. Santos also proposed the removal of quotas [2].
In terms of urban development, Santos introduced a concept he calls "desfavelização" [1]. This policy aims to eliminate favelas, the informal settlements common in Brazilian cities, to reform housing and urban living. The plan further suggests a war on organized crime to secure these areas [1].
Administrative restructuring is also a priority in the document. Santos proposes the fusion of various municipalities [1]. This move is intended to streamline governance, and reduce the number of local administrative units across the country.
Santos said these measures are necessary to combat criminality and reform the nation's social policies [1]. The plan was officially unveiled in the capital city of Brasília [2].
“Renan Santos proposed the total elimination of Bolsa Família”
The proposal to end Bolsa Família and implement 'defavelization' represents a move toward a more restrictive social state and a more aggressive approach to urban planning. If these policies were enacted, they would dismantle the current Brazilian model of social assistance and fundamentally alter the legal and physical status of informal settlements, potentially shifting the political landscape toward a more conservative, security-focused administration.
