Senator Flávio Bolsonaro spoke at CPAC 2026 in the US, likening his father Jair Bolsonaro to former President Donald Trump, and accused President Lula of favoring criminal factions and aligning with US adversaries. In a 15-minute speech, he advocated for Brazil's realignment with Washington and promised a right-wing victory in elections.
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), a presidential pre-candidate, delivered a 15-minute speech at CPAC 2026, the largest US conservative event, sharply criticizing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Introduced by his brother Eduardo Bolsonaro, described as 'former federal deputy in exile', Flávio compared his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, to Donald Trump, noting both survived assassination attempts and that Jair was Trump's 'most loyal ally' and the last world leader to recognize Joe Biden in 2020.
Flávio accused Lula of lobbying for factions like Comando Vermelho and PCC to avoid US terrorist designation, and aligning with China, Cuba, Iran, and Nicolás Maduro. 'This is the crossroads America faces: either you have the continent's most powerful ally, or an antagonist aligning with American adversaries', he stated. He cited the visa revocation for Darren Beattie, a Trump advisor, as evidence Brazil is 'expelling US diplomats', and criticized alleged Biden administration interference in Brazil's 2022 elections.
The senator promised a 'vanguard conservative project' if elected, referencing Polymarket odds showing him at 43% against Lula's 42%. Despite the attacks, Trump maintains cordial ties with Lula, with a potential White House visit under discussion. Flávio expressed confidence in Trump to identify 'true allies'.
