Ally Disputes

Bolsonaro allies clash over Papudinha transfer and 2026 race

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Following Jair Bolsonaro's transfer to Brasília's Papudinha facility, tensions erupted among his supporters over the 2026 elections, with public spats between backers of Flávio Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas. Tarcísio confirmed efforts for house arrest, but the move fueled clan divisions as allies push for candidacies.