Alfredo Gaspar Named Vice Presidential Candidate Amid Legal Scrutiny

Deputy Alfredo Gaspar (PL-AL) has been announced as the candidate for vice president on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential ticket. The announcement comes as the Federal Police conduct diligences regarding an accusation of rape of a vulnerable person against Gaspar. The Procuradoria Geral da República has requested new diligences on the case, which involves a girl who was 13 years old at the time of the alleged incident. The investigation awaits authorization from Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes. Gaspar denies the accusations, has provided genetic material to refute them, and has filed a lawsuit for slander and injury. The Federal Police are expected to conclude their current diligences soon so the minister can decide whether to archive the case or authorize further investigation.

Framing of the event varies by political lean. Center and center-left reports focus on the legal investigation and the potential political fallout, with one report noting that some allies view the nomination as a disaster and others suggesting left-wing activists are using the case to increase Flávio Bolsonaro's rejection among female voters. In contrast, center-right coverage ignores the investigation entirely, focusing instead on Gaspar's professional history as a prosecutor and his record of fighting organized crime and corruption.