On Thursday (April 2), former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro reposted on her Instagram stories a video by Senator Esperidião Amin (PP-SC) on World Autism Awareness Day, adding a heart emoji when tagging his profile. Amin will seek Senate re-election in Santa Catarina in 2026 against Carlos Bolsonaro (PL-RJ). Allies say Michelle has never agreed with Carlos running in a state not his own.
Michelle Bolsonaro, affiliated with PL, highlighted Amin's post, who despite being right-wing, will face two PL candidates in the Senate race: Carlos Bolsonaro and federal deputy Caroline de Toni (PL-SC).
The gesture came amid reports that Michelle opposes Carlos's run in Santa Catarina. According to allies cited in the column, she is against politicians from other states running without local roots — Carlos is from Rio de Janeiro.
Amin discussed autism awareness in the video, a key theme on April 2. The repost strengthens ties between Michelle and the Santa Catarina senator amid right-wing electoral rivalry.
