Brazilian Writer Augusto Cury Enters 2026 Presidential Race
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Augusto Cury, a well-known Brazilian writer, is running for the Presidency in Brazil's 2026 elections.
Cury represents Avante, a small political party. He recently held campaign events in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
During his campaign, Cury made a strong statement about his own achievements. He said, "I have more than most politicians have ever dreamed of having."
Cury is famous mainly as a writer, and many voters may not know him as a political figure. His decision to run for President has attracted attention because of his background.
Brazil's 2026 elections will decide who becomes the country's next president. Several candidates from different parties are expected to compete.
Avante is one of the smaller political parties in Brazil. It does not usually attract as much attention as larger parties.
Cury's campaign so far has focused on a few regions rather than the whole country. It is not yet clear how strong his support will be nationally.
As the election gets closer, more information about Cury's plans and policies is likely to appear.
Vocabulary7 words
- Presidency
- the position of being the president
- elections
- when people vote to choose their leaders
- campaign
- actions to get people to vote for someone
- voters
- people who vote in an election
- candidates
- people competing to win an election
- political parties
- groups of people who share political ideas
- achievements
- good things a person has done or reached
Quiz
Answer key
1. Being a writer 2. Avante 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Augusto Cury, a well-known Brazilian writer, is running for the _____ in Brazil's 2026 elections.
Cury represents Avante, a small political _____. He recently held campaign events in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
During his campaign, Cury made a strong statement about his own _____. He said, "I have more than most politicians have ever dreamed of having."
Cury is famous mainly as a writer, and many _____ may not know him as a political figure.
Brazil's 2026 elections will decide who becomes the country's next _____.
Several _____ from different parties are expected to compete.
Avante is one of the smaller political parties in Brazil. It does not usually attract as much _____ as larger parties.
Cury's campaign so far has focused on a few regions rather than the whole _____.