Augusto Cury officially launches presidential bid for Avante party

Writer and psychiatrist Augusto Cury was officially announced as the Avante party's presidential candidate on Monday, August 3, during the party's national convention in São Paulo. His running mate has not yet been chosen. In his speech, Cury proposed adopting a semi-presidential system if elected, with a prime minister handling government administration. He also stated that talks to join Romeu Zema's ticket as vice president did not advance, making an alliance with the Novo party practically ruled out. The Avante convention occurs as parties finalize their candidates ahead of the August 5 deadline for conventions and the August 15 registration cutoff with the electoral court.