Augusto Cury

He joined the centrist Avante party in 2026. He is Avante's candidate for President of Brazil in the 2026 election, with former federal deputy Júlio Delgado as running mate.

Career

Cury was born on 2 October 1958 and graduated in medicine in 1984. He practised psychiatry and psychotherapy before turning to writing, lectures and educational projects. Forbes named him in 2017 Brazil's best-selling author of the century, with more than 50 books published in over 70 countries. He developed the Multifocal Intelligence Theory, which Wikipedia says lacks established scientific recognition, citing psychiatrists interviewed in 2026. He was in the Green Party from 2009 to 2010 and took part in education discussions around Marina Silva's pre-campaign in about 2010 without running. His candidacy was formalised on 3 August 2026 in São Paulo.

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