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Flávio Bolsonaro Taps Ex-Minister Sachsida to Bolster Economic Platform, Signal Market Alignment

Flávio Bolsonaro Taps Ex-Minister Sachsida to Bolster Economic Platform, Signal Market Alignment

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Eleanor Shaw
Aug 23, 2026, 5:49 PM
Flávio Bolsonaro Taps Ex-Minister Sachsida to Bolster Economic Platform, Signal Market Alignment
Source: Isac Nóbrega/PR / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading right-wing candidate in Brazil's October general election, has named former Mines and Energy Minister Adolfo Sachsida to his economic policy team, signaling a clear strategic pivot to align his campaign with financial market expectations. The appointment, announced this week, brings a veteran economist known for his liberal leanings and focus on structural reform into the inner circle of the presidential hopeful.

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