Federal deputy Luciene Cavalcante (PSOL-SP) filed a bill to grant honorary Brazilian citizenship to Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, praising his global Latin cultural contributions. The move follows the artist's historic Super Bowl performance on February 8, 2026. Bad Bunny has shows scheduled in São Paulo on February 20 and 21.
Federal deputy Luciene Cavalcante, known as Professora Luciene (PSOL-SP), introduced a resolution bill in the Chamber of Deputies on February 9, 2026, to grant honorary Brazilian citizenship to Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny. In the justification, Cavalcante states that the artist "transcends entertainment" by promoting global Latin cultural diversity, serving as an ambassador for values like authenticity and pride in roots. "For Brazil, the homage represents recognition and rapprochement in a plural continent," the bill text says, proposing delivery in a solemn session, with date set by the Board of Directors.
The proposal gains attention after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on February 8, where he became the first artist to deliver a mostly Spanish repertoire at the NFL final between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The performance, with about 135.4 million viewers per NBC Sports, featured career hits and guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Highlights included tracks from the 2025 album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," winner of the 2026 Grammy for Album of the Year. Bad Bunny, Spotify's most streamed artist in 2025 and winner of three Grammys from February 1 to 8, used the stage for subtle political messages, such as repeating "God Bless America" to encompass the entire American continent, nodding to Latin America including Brazil.
Known for criticizing President Donald Trump and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Bad Bunny celebrated Latin culture with the slogan "Que rico es ser latino." After the show, the singer deleted all content from his Instagram profile, which had over 50 million followers, leaving only a link to the album. Fans speculate if the action responds to Trump's criticism calling the performance an "affront to the US," or prepares a new artistic phase.
Bad Bunny arrives in Brazil for two shows at Allianz Parque in São Paulo on February 20 and 21, promoting the award-winning album. The deputy believes colleagues will support approving the honor, strengthening cultural ties between Brazil and Spanish-speaking countries.
