Cury’s Presidential Surge
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Brazilian candidate Augusto Cury gains ground in the presidential race, moving ahead of two former governors and another rival. His drone-focused platform and influencer endorsements attract attention, while opponents question his momentum and analysts limit his likely finish to third place.
Augusto Cury Bets on Drones to Govern Brazil
Augusto Cury wants drones to become a tool of government across much of Brazil’s public policy. The psychiatrist, author and presidential candidate says they could support security, the economy, health, environmental protection and agribusiness. His platform, filed with Brazil’s electoral authorities, mentions drones 19 times. In an interview with Rede Globo, Cury discussed using them to combat fe…
Augusto Cury shakes up Brazil’s frozen presidential race
The first surprise of Brazil’s presidential race came from an unexpected quarter. Augusto Cury, a best-selling psychiatrist and self-help author running for the Avante party, has surged ahead of two f…
Augusto Cury floods social media with influencers, surges in polls and draws rivals’ suspicion
Opening Instagram in Brazil over the past week likely meant encountering support for Augusto Cury, the writer and Avante candidate for president. Influencers posted a series of scripted videos declari…
Augusto Cury Can Aim No Higher Than Third Place, Even With Renan’s Votes
Renan Santos is leaving the race’s center stage, and Augusto Cury is moving into it. Yet the shift has not disturbed the election’s central divide between frontrunners Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Fl…
