Ronaldo Caiado (PSD), a candidate for the presidency of Brazil, answered questions regarding public security during a live interview on TV Globo [1].
The appearance is part of a wider effort by the network to present the platforms of the leading candidates to voters before the 2026 election. Because public security remains a primary concern for the Brazilian electorate, the candidate's stance on crime and policing is a focal point of his campaign.
Caiado appeared in the TV Globo studio on Aug. 25 [2], though some reports indicate the event occurred on Aug. 24 [3]. The interview was conducted by two journalists, Renata Vasconcellos and César Tralli [4]. This session was one of six interviews scheduled by the network, which invited the six best-placed presidential candidates to outline their positions on key national issues [5].
The candidate has previously signaled a hardline approach to crime. In July, Caiado said, "Faccionado só fala com Deus," referring to members of criminal factions [6]. He also said that the campaign needed to harden its discourse on public security to attract female voters [7].
Beyond security, Caiado addressed the political climate surrounding former President Jair Bolsonaro. He said, "Não podemos conceder anistia a bolsonaristas," indicating he does not support granting amnesty to Bolsonaro supporters [8].
The interview serves as a critical platform for Caiado to distinguish his PSD platform from other contenders. By focusing on strict security measures and opposing amnesty for political dissidents, the candidate is attempting to balance a law-and-order image with a commitment to judicial processes.
“"Faccionado só fala com Deus"”
Caiado's emphasis on strict security measures and his refusal to support amnesty for Bolsonaristas suggests a strategy to capture the center-right vote without fully aligning with the former president's legal vulnerabilities. By targeting female voters through a security-focused lens, he is attempting to broaden his appeal across demographic lines while maintaining a 'tough on crime' reputation.
