Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) participated in a live interview series on TV Globo to present his positions for the 2026 election.
These interviews provide a critical platform for candidates to reach a national audience as the Brazilian presidential race enters a decisive phase. The visibility offered by the country's largest broadcaster often influences voter perception and candidate momentum.
TV Globo invited six [1] candidates to participate in the series. The selection was based on the results of a Quaest poll conducted on Aug. 14, 2026 [2]. The network said it used the poll to identify the candidates with the highest numbers to ensure the interviews featured the most prominent contenders in the race.
Caiado's appearance took place at the Globo studios. While some records indicate the interview occurred on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 [3], other reports from the broadcaster list the date as Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 [4].
The series serves as a formal mechanism for the leading candidates to outline their policy goals and respond to questioning before the general election. By limiting the series to the top six candidates [1], the network highlighted the current front-runners as defined by recent polling data.
Caiado is running as the representative of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). His participation in the live broadcast allows him to contrast his platform with other leading candidates who were also selected for the series based on the Aug. 14 Quaest poll [2].
“TV Globo invited six candidates to participate in the series.”
The use of a specific poll to determine interview eligibility reinforces the role of polling data in shaping the narrative of the 2026 election. By granting access only to the top six candidates, the broadcaster effectively validates their status as the primary contenders, potentially marginalizing smaller campaigns while intensifying the focus on the leading figures of the PSD and other major parties.
