Flávio Bolsonaro
Flávio Bolsonaro conditions candidacy on father's release
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro stated he will only withdraw his pre-candidacy for the 2026 presidency if former President Jair Bolsonaro is released and can run in the elections. In an interview with Record, he described the 'price' as justice for his father and supporters, while praising the positive reaction from Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to the news. The statement comes amid polls showing low initial support for his candidacy.
Supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) sang a jingle criticizing the centrão at an event in Natal (RN) on Saturday (21). The senator's team repudiated the lyrics on Monday (23), stating they did not receive prior approval and disrespect important parties. The incident unfolds amid 'Zero Um's' pre-campaign for the 2026 presidency.
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Two former ministers from Bolsonaro's government, Gilson Machado and Marcelo Queiroga, posted a video on social media urging support for Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 elections. Electoral law experts view the action as premature campaign propaganda, which is illegal under Brazilian law. Congressman Lindbergh Farias has filed a complaint with the TSE against the post.