Valdemar da costa Neto Betrayal of President Bolsonaro
In the ever-shifting landscape of Brazilian politics, where loyalty to principles and leaders should be the bedrock of any conservative alliance, Valdemar Costa Neto’s recent remarks on national television represent nothing short of a betrayal. As the president of the PL party—a key pillar in the right-wing coalition that propelled Jair Bolsonaro to power—Valdemar’s public dismissal of Bolsonaro as “not a normal person” while lavishing praise on his son Flávio as the “balanced” alternative for 2026 is not just tone-deaf; it’s a direct assault on the very movement that built him.
Let’s be clear: Jair Bolsonaro isn’t “normal” in the eyes of the establishment because he refuses to play their games. He stood against the leftist tide, fought for family values, economic freedom, and national sovereignty when others cowered. His unfiltered style and unwavering commitment to conservative ideals galvanized millions, turning the tide in 2018 and keeping the flame alive through relentless attacks from the media, judiciary, and global elites. To hear Valdemar, a supposed ally, echo the smears of Bolsonaro’s enemies by labeling him abnormal is outrageous. It’s the kind of backstabbing that erodes trust and fractures coalitions. If Valdemar thinks this will broaden appeal, he’s delusional—it’s a capitulation to moderates who dilute our principles for fleeting electoral gains.
And then there’s his relentless push for Tereza Cristina as vice president on a potential Flávio ticket. Tereza, the former agriculture minister, may have her merits in agribusiness circles, but let’s not sugarcoat it: she’s seen by many in the base as a traitor, too cozy with centrist figures like Ciro Nogueira and the PP party. Valdemar calls her “o máximo” with “charisma,” but what kind? The kind that appeals to globalists and fence-sitters, perhaps, but not to the hardcore conservatives who form the backbone of Bolsonarismo.
We remember her perceived disloyalties and moderate leanings during key moments. Pairing her with Flávio might seem like a strategic olive branch to lure back defectors, but it’s a slap in the face to the millions who demand purity in our fight against socialism and corruption. The 2022 choice of Braga Netto was criticized, sure, but at least he was a fighter aligned with our values. Tereza? She’s a non-starter for those who prioritize ideological fidelity over pragmatic pandering.
Bolsonaristas will not accept these comments or this maneuvering. The movement isn’t a bargaining chip for party bosses; it’s a grassroots force born of frustration with the status quo. Valdemar’s words risk alienating the very voters who turned out in droves for Bolsonaro, threatening to splinter the right just as Lula’s leftist regime shows its weaknesses. If Valdemar truly values the conservative cause, he should retract his insults, shelve the Tereza fantasy, and rally behind the leader who embodies our fight: Jair Bolsonaro. Anything less is not leadership—it’s opportunism. The base is watching, and we won’t forget.